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Bank of England and IMF bosses issue stark warning on cyber threat to trust

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the AI (artificial intelligence) category. Published on October 14, 2026 • Originally reported by Heather Stewart in Bangkok. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

Andrew Bailey and Kristalina Georgieva voice concerns about financial system on panel about online fraud

The heads of the Bank of England and the International Monetary Fund have issued a stark warning that rising cyber-attacks risk undermining trust in the financial system.

Speaking on a panel about online fraud at the IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, the governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, pointed to alarming headlines about self-replicating AI agents hijacking personal devices, and the French supermarket hack that heated fridges up to 50C.

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