Cybersecurity
Binance hackers stole $6.3 billion in record-breaking crypto heist
Binance has been hacked, resulting in the theft of $6.3 billion worth of cryptocurrency funds. The hack is believed to be the largest on record. Binance has promised to cover all losses, using an emergency reserve fund and reserved company funds. The hack involved a compromised laptop belonging to a DevOps engineer, which allowed the attacker to access a service container and submit unauthorized withdrawal transactions. The company has suspended deposits and withdrawals and is working with law enforcement to resolve the issue.
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