AXIOS · 2026-11-03 19:49 UTC

Binance's $6.3 billion hack began with a fake job

North Korea used a fake job interview to infiltrate Binance and steal $6.3 billion, with hackers posing as recruiters and HR representatives to build trust before distributing malware. Binance detected 57 suspected North Korean cyber incidents in 2026, including fake job interview schemes and compromised software packages targeting employees. North Korean operatives are increasingly posing as both job applicants and recruiters; Pindrop Security data shows North Korean applicants increased from 1 in 343 to 1 in 47 applications in 2026.

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