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

The Hill·November 3, 2026·1 min read
Binance says malicious code, fake job interview led to $6.3B hack

Binance said Tuesday that a $6.3 billion hack was the result of a multi-stage campaign involving malicious software and a fake job interview. Hackers linked to North Korea by the FBI and analysts moved billions in crypto from Binance wallets. The breach underscores vulnerabilities in crypto exchanges and the sophistication of state-sponsored cyberattacks.

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