CNBC · 2026-11-03 16:26 UTC

Binance co-CEO Richard Teng says hackers used fake job interviews, AI tool to steal $6.3 billion in crypto 108511116

Binance co-CEO Richard Teng disclosed that hackers used fake job interviews, malicious software, and compromised internal AI tools to steal $6.34 billion in a record cyberattack on October 29. The attackers spent months infiltrating the system starting in June, targeting multiple engineers through fake developer tools and fake recruiter interviews with hidden malware. Binance has replenished 98% of affected assets, restricted certain withdrawals, and is implementing security upgrades including independent expert review.

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