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Binance says malicious code, fake job interview led to $6.3B hack

Binance says malicious code, fake job interview led to $6.3B hack

Summary

Binance said a $6.3 billion hack resulted from a multi-stage campaign involving malicious software and a fake job interview. The FBI and outside analysts have linked the hackers to North Korea, and the attackers moved billions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency from Binance wallets.

Key Facts

  • Binance described the incident as a multi-stage campaign.
  • The reported hack involved $6.3 billion.
  • The campaign included a malicious software download.
  • The campaign included a fake job interview.
  • The FBI and outside analysts have linked the hackers to North Korea.
  • The attackers moved billions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency out of Binance wallets.
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