CNBC · 2026-11-13 22:06 UTC

Hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance—2 habits that take 'a few seconds' can help you avoid similar traps

A North Korea-linked hacking group stole $6.3 billion from the crypto exchange Binance, according to the article. The hack began when an engineer downloaded compromised software from a sponsored search result that ranked higher on the results page. A later breach involved another engineer who downloaded malicious code during a fake job interview with a supposed CEO, after a hacker posing as HR built trust through a shared social media account.

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