Binance Reveals How Hackers Used Fake Job Interviews to Steal $6.3 Billon Binance has revealed new details about the record-breaking $6.3 billion cryptocurrency theft, saying hackers used fake job interviews and malicious software to compromise employees' computers. According to the exchange, attackers gained access through tampered software tools and fraudulent recruitment activities. They later exploited internal systems and an AI-powered tool to reach wallet developers' infrastructure. On October 29, hackers transferred approximately 233.46 million XRP from five internet-connected wallets within just four minutes before moving additional cryptocurrencies. The FBI has attributed the operation to North Korea-linked hacking group TraderTraitor. Binance says it will reimburse affected customers and strengthen its cybersecurity systems. Why it matters: The incident exposes how social engineering, compromised employee devices and AI-assisted attacks can threaten even the world's largest cryptocurrency platforms. What to watch: - Recovery of stolen cryptocurrency. - Binance's security improvements. - FBI investigations into North Korean-linked hackers. - Potential impact on Bitcoin and institutional crypto investment. #Binance #CryptoHack #CyberSecurity #NorthKorea #Bitcoin #Blockchain #CryptoNews #Geopolitics Tokens: $BNB · $BTC · $ETH · $XRP · $SOL
