North Korean state-backed hackers pulled off what is being called the largest bank heist in history, draining $6.3 billion from crypto exchange Binance through a monthslong scheme involving fake job interviews, tampered software and stolen credentials.
\n\nIn a report issued Tuesday, Binance linked the attack to TraderTraitor, a North Korean cybercrime group known for rapidly laundering stolen funds across global crypto networks. North Korea denied any involvement, with state-backed media calling the accusation a “grave political provocation.”
\n\nThe scheme started small. In June 2026, a Binance employee referred to as “Engineer A” downloaded tampered software disguised as a popular AI coding tool, promoted through fake ads. Binance’s security team caught the malware, replaced Engineer A’s device, and reset all employee credentials. But the attackers already had what they needed: information on Engineer A and his colleagues’ roles within the company.
\n\nThe operation resurfaced in September. A second employee, “Engineer B,” was approached through a legitimate job-search platform by someone posing as a project director. He made it through a first-round interview with a fake HR representative who used photos and videos lifted from a social media account to look credible. In a second round, someone posing as the CEO of…
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