There is an important update: Binance has acknowledged a security incident with an estimated impact of US$6.3 billion, a figure higher than the US$5.6 billion initially reported.
Estimated impact.
What has Binance revealed?
According to its official statement, the preliminary investigation suggests that a DevOps engineer’s laptop may have been compromised. This may have allowed access to a service container and enabled unauthorized withdrawals.
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The company also reports that:
It has found no evidence that private keys to its wallets were leaked.
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It will cover the losses using the SAFU fund and its own resources.
It has temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals while it conducts checks.
It is working with authorities and blockchain specialists to recover assets.
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The incident also caused Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BNB to fall, while experts warn about the custody and security risks of centralized platforms.
Estimated impact.
What has Binance revealed?
According to its official statement, the preliminary investigation suggests that a DevOps engineer’s laptop may have been compromised. This may have allowed access to a service container and enabled unauthorized withdrawals.
.
The company also reports that:
It has found no evidence that private keys to its wallets were leaked.
.
It will cover the losses using the SAFU fund and its own resources.
It has temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals while it conducts checks.
It is working with authorities and blockchain specialists to recover assets.
.
The incident also caused Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BNB to fall, while experts warn about the custody and security risks of centralized platforms.
