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Fake jobs and malicious code used by hackers in largest crypto-heist

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Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange platform, revealed that hackers stole $9 billion in one of the largest crypto-heists to date. The investigation found that the attackers initially gained access using fake job postings and malicious code. This breach began as early as June, with Binance stating they have recovered 98% of the affected assets from their own reserves.
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As of November 4, 2026, Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, confirmed a security breach resulting in the theft of over $9 billion. The company's investigation revealed that hackers used fake job postings and malicious code to carry out the heist. This incident has prompted stablecoin issuers like Circle and Tether to freeze more than $2.5 billion worth of assets to prevent further losses. Binance temporarily suspended all deposits and withdrawals while conducting security checks, claiming they would cover any losses.

Hours after the theft was confirmed, North Korea fired multiple missiles towards the sea off its eastern coast, following a rejection of US accusations that North Korean hackers were responsible for the cyber attack on Binance. The country's military stated it had tested new cluster warhead-equipped cruise missiles capable of destroying large areas.

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Binance investigation uncovers fake job plot involved in $9 billion crypto-heist In short: The crypto-exchange platform at the centre of a $9 billion cyber attack says hackers used job interviews and malicious code to steal the funds.
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Binance investigation uncovers fake job plot involved in $9 billion crypto-heist In short: The crypto-exchange platform at the centre of a $9 billion cyber attack says hackers used job interviews and malicious code to steal the funds. asserted
hackers → uncover → funds
The company says the hackers appeared to take their first steps towards the breach as early as June. asserted
hackers → say → June
It says 98 per cent of the affected assets have been recovered by drawing on its own funds. asserted
cent → say → funds
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