Binance Says Hackers Used Bogus Job Interview and AI Tool

What happened: Binance said a software engineer downloaded malicious code onto his work computer to complete an assignment for a bogus job interview, part of steps since June that let attackers gain access to its system. Key numbers: $6.3 billion hack; steps since June. Why it matters: The incident traces the breach to a fake recruitment lure and an AI tool, showing how attackers reached Binance's system through an employee's work computer. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

Binance said a software engineer downloaded malicious code onto his work computer to complete an assignment for a bogus job interview, part of steps since June that let attackers gain access to its system.

The incident traces the breach to a fake recruitment lure and an AI tool, showing how attackers reached Binance's system through an employee's work computer.