CoinDesk reports that the hacking group TraderTraitor is responsible for several significant thefts in the crypto sector, including the recent $6.3 billion heist from Binance. This group has emerged as a notable player in high-profile cybercrimes targeting cryptocurrency exchanges, raising concerns about security in the industry.
Based on the CoinDesk report; not independently verified.
Source published: Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:58:21 +0000
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