Technology · Global · North Korea · November 3, 2026

Binance says fake job interview led to $6.3bn hack

Reported by 6 outlets · first reported Nov 3, 3:33 AM ET

Binance said an engineer was invited to fake job interviews, which gave hackers access. About $6.34 billion was stolen on Oct. 29. Binance said it replenished 98% of the assets. North Korea denied involvement, though US agencies blamed it.

Why it matters

It is the largest crypto theft recorded and tests exchange security.

Background

Binance is the world's largest crypto exchange.

The story so far

1. Oct 30Binance says $6.3 billion hack is largest crypto theft
2. Oct 31Binance covers 90% of $6.3 billion hack losses, plans to resume withdrawals Sunday
3. Nov 1Binance resumes withdrawals after $6.3 billion hack blamed on North Korea
4. Nov 3Binance says fake job interview led to $6.3bn hack
5. Nov 4Binance details fake job interviews behind hack

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Sources

• BBC News ↗Nov 3, 11:19 AM ET
• CNBC ↗Nov 3, 1:40 PM ET
• BBC News ↗Nov 3, 3:33 AM ET

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