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Binance says fake job interviews and compromised AI tool led to $6.34 billion theft

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Binance reported that hackers used fake recruitment interviews, malicious developer software, and a compromised internal AI tool to steal about $6.34 billion in assets, and has replenished 98% of affected funds.

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Timeline · 3 reports

  1. 2026-11-03 18:40 · CNBC Technology
    Binance co-CEO Richard Teng says hackers used fake job interviews, AI tool to steal $6.3 billion in crypto
  2. 2026-11-03 17:04 · Unite.AI
    Binance Details Fake Job Interviews and AI Tool Compromise in Hack
  3. 2026-11-03 16:55 · The Hacker News (security)
    Binance Reveals How Fake Job Interviews and AI Tool Abuse Led to $6.43 Billion Theft

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