KHALEEJ TIMES · 2026-11-03 15:46 UTC

Binance hackers used fake job interview to compromise computer before $6.3-billion attack

Binance hackers used a fake job interview to compromise a software engineer's computer in September, gaining access to wallet developer systems. On October 29, attackers used stolen credentials and an internal AI tool to drain $6.3 billion in crypto from Binance wallets in what could be the largest financial heist ever. The FBI attributes the attack to a North Korean hacking group; Binance says it will repay all affected customers and is increasing AI-enabled security investments.

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