Binance details fake job interviews behind hack
Binance described fake job interviews used in a $6.3 billion hack. North Korea denied involvement.
Why it matters: It shows cyber theft risks.
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Binance details fake job interviews behind hack
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- Binance covers 90% of $6.3 billion hack losses, plans to resume withdrawals Sunday
- Binance resumes withdrawals after $6.3 billion hack blamed on North Korea
- Binance says fake job interview led to $6.3bn hack
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Binance says fake job interview led to $6.3bn hack
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.
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Binance resumes withdrawals after $6.3 billion hack blamed on North Korea
Users pulled $3.64 billion, about 2.1% of assets, after Binance reopened withdrawals. The FBI blames North Korea-linked group TraderTraitor. Binance says it has covered 90% of the losses.
Why it matters: The largest crypto theft on record tests trust in exchanges holding customer funds.
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Binance covers 90% of $6.3 billion hack losses, plans to resume withdrawals Sunday
Binance said it has restored backing for 90% of assets affected by its $6.3 billion hack. It plans to resume withdrawals Sunday, subject to security checks. Two analytics firms point to a North Korea-backed group. About $3 billion was frozen earlier.
Why it matters: It is the largest crypto theft recorded and has raised concerns about the safety of funds on exchanges.
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Binance says $6.3 billion hack is largest crypto theft
Binance said about $6.3 billion in assets were affected by a hack. Two analytics firms linked it to a North Korean unit called TraderTraitor. Binance said about $3 billion is frozen and it will cover losses from company funds. It aims to let clients trade again within days.
Why it matters: Millions of customers of the world's largest crypto exchange wait on recovery, and theft may fund North Korea's weapons programs.
Sources: CNBC, BBC News, The Straits Times · See it on the globe