Binance Details $6.3 Billion Heist

Binance reported that hackers used fake job interviews and malicious software to compromise employee devices, leading to a $6.3 billion theft on October 29. The operation involved contacting engineers through legitimate job-hunting platforms, where attackers posed as recruiters to distribute malware disguised as assignments. The FBI has attributed the attack to North Korean state-sponsored hackers.

The breach began in June when an engineer inadvertently downloaded tampered software, exposing internal infrastructure details. By October 20, attackers gained control of multiple systems, ultimately triggering a malicious script to drain assets. Binance has stated it is replenishing 98% of the affected token balances.