BLOOMBERG · 2026-11-03 14:49 UTC

Binance Hackers Used Fake Job Interviews in $6.3 Billion Heist

Binance disclosed that hackers used fake job interviews and malicious software in a $6.3 billion heist attributed to North Korea, involving a multi-stage social engineering campaign targeting an engineer. Stablecoin issuers Tether and Circle froze nearly $3 billion in stolen funds; Binance has nearly replenished the stolen crypto using corporate treasury and insurance funds. Bitcoin initially fell 4% to $76,000 after the exploit but recovered to $77,400 by Tuesday; Binance resumed progressive withdrawals after a two-day pause.

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