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Binance says fake job interview led to computer breach before $6.3 billion theft
Binance said on Tuesday that attackers used a fake job interview to compromise a computer, then used an internal AI tool to take control of wallets in a $6.3 billion theft, Reuters reported.
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Based on reporting by Reuters
Binance said Tuesday that attackers used a fake job interview to compromise a computer, then used an internal artificial intelligence tool to take control of company wallets and move about $6.3 billion, Reuters reported1.
The exchange described the episode as among the largest financial thefts on record, according to that report1.
Binance said it is putting more money into AI-based detection and is working to set up a security research fund and projects with major AI companies, Reuters reported1.
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Binance says fake job interviews used as part of $6.3bn crypto hack
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An engineer was contacted through a legitimate job-hunting platform and invited to bogus job interviews with fake company representatives, Binance says. BBC News
Binance co-CEO Richard Teng says hackers used fake job interviews, AI tool to steal $6.3 billion in crypto 108511116
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34 billion in affected assets, according to a security report the crypto exchange issued Tuesday.— CNBC
Binance has replenished 98% of $6.34 billion in affected assets, according to a security report the crypto exchange issued Tuesday.
Where they agree
- All outlets name "Binance".