CryptoSlate reports that Binance disclosed a $6.34 billion theft linked to hackers exploiting its internal AI tools. On October 20, attackers compromised an employee's computer and used the AI tool to gain control over two engineers managing the wallet infrastructure. This incident highlights vulnerabilities in Binance's security measures, as detailed in their November 3 security report.
Based on the CryptoSlate report; not independently verified.
Source published: Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:30:31 +0000
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