Binance says fake job interview opened path to $6.3B hack
Binance says a fake hiring process and malware opened a months-long route into its wallet systems before attackers stole $6.3 billion in crypto.
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Binance says a fake hiring process and malware opened a months-long route into its wallet systems before attackers stole $6.3 billion in crypto.
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Binance says unauthorized hot-wallet withdrawals caused an estimated $6.3 billion loss, with roughly $3 billion frozen and users’ losses to be covered.
Binance says it has replenished 90% of assets affected by its $6.3 billion hack, with the remaining tokens harder to source and withdrawals targeted to resume Sunday.
TRM Labs attributes the $6.36 billion Binance theft to North Korea’s TraderTraitor; Binance says about $3 billion is frozen and it will cover all losses.
TRM Labs and Chainalysis say North Korea’s TraderTraitor likely stole $6.3 billion from Binance, while the exchange says roughly $3 billion has been frozen.
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