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Binance lost a record $6.3bn to hackers who used fake job interviews and a compromised internal AI tool, and it suspended global withdrawals until Sunday. This is exchange operational risk plus AI-ena
Binance reports fake job interviews linked to a $6.3bn crypto hack.
Context
What happened: Binance said hackers stole a record $6.3bn using fake job interviews, malware disguised as an interview assignment, and a compromised internal AI tool to access engineers' computers.
Key numbers: $6.3bn (4.7bn pounds) stolen. Withdrawals suspended until Sunday. 98% of impacted token assets replenished as of Saturday.
Why it matters: Binance apologised and said it is working with law enforcement to trace and freeze assets. The FBI indicated North Korea is responsible; Pyongyang denied involvement. Binance plans more AI threat-detection investment and a third-party review.
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What changed
Binance said hackers stole a record $6.3bn using fake job interviews, malware disguised as an interview assignment, and a compromised internal AI tool to access engineers' computers.
Why it matters
Binance apologised and said it is working with law enforcement to trace and freeze assets. The FBI indicated North Korea is responsible; Pyongyang denied involvement. Binance plans more AI threat-detection investment and a third-party review.