Lazarus Group likely behind Binance hack, say researchers

CoinDesk reports that security researchers suspect North Korea's Lazarus Group orchestrated the nearly $6 billion hack of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, which occurred on Thursday. This group has a history of cyberattacks targeting financial institutions. The investigation into the hack is ongoing, and further details may emerge as analysts continue to examine the incident.

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Source published: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 03:36:11 +0000