The World Bank's computer network has been hacked several times since the summer of 2007, according to a FOX News report. The report cites unidentified sources as saying "invaders" had access to the Bank's network for "nearly a month" in June and July of 2008. A World Bank spokesman says no confidential information was compromised.FOX News: World Bank Under Cyber Siege in 'Unprecedented Crisis'
After the FOX News report was released, a World Bank spokesman issued a statement saying the story was wrong and filled with errors and misinformation.Fox News: World Bank Under Cyber Siege in 'Unprecedented Crisis' (October 10, 2008)
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Hackers allegedly gained access to Bank's computer network at least six different times since 2007FOX News: World Bank Under Cyber Siege in 'Unprecedented Crisis'
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World Bank's senior technology manager reportedly called situation "unprecedented crisis"FOX News: World Bank Under Cyber Siege in 'Unprecedented Crisis'
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Bank's computer servers were allegedly "deeply penetrated" with spy software in April 2008FOX News: World Bank Under Cyber Siege in 'Unprecedented Crisis'
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