Binance says fake job interview led to $6.3B hack via internal AI tool

Binance says hackers spent five months accessing employees' computers, using a fake job interview as one initial entry point, then used an internal AI tool to take control of the exchange's wallets and steal $6.3 billion.

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2026-11-04 11:51 · The Next Web
Binance says a fake job interview led to its $6.3B hack

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