COINDESK · 2026-11-02 11:57 UTC

No proof of AI in North Korean hackers move of stolen Binance funds

Investigators found no evidence that North Korean hackers used AI to launder the $6.4 billion stolen from Binance; the activity appears to be automated scripts following human-written instructions rather than AI agents making independent decisions. The hackers moved funds through 20 automated software services in less than three days using decentralized exchanges, lending protocols, and cross-chain bridges, with repeated failed transactions suggesting preset instructions rather than adaptive AI behavior. Of the stolen funds, $2.85 billion (44%) has been frozen or seized, while hackers still…

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