Cointelegraph reports that Binance traced a $6.3 billion hack to compromised employee computers and stolen credentials. The investigation revealed that hackers used fake job interviews and a compromised AI tool to breach the exchange's wallet infrastructure. This incident highlights vulnerabilities in employee security practices and the potential risks associated with AI tools in recruitment processes.
Based on the Cointelegraph report; not independently verified.
Source published: Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:44:06 +0000
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