Binance attackers used fake job interviews to pull off $6.3 billion crypto heist
Engadget • 11/4/2026
Summary
Binance has disclosed further information regarding a cyber attack that led to the theft of $6.34 billion in digital assets. The attackers utilized fake job interviews as part of their strategy to execute the heist.
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