Binance. How a laptop caused the biggest crypto attack
In a significant cyberattack, Binance lost €5.6 billion in just 20 minutes, marking the largest theft in cryptocurrency history. The company confirmed that user funds remain secure and that it will cover all losses. The attack, attributed to the TraderTraitor group linked to North Korea, involved a compromised engineer's laptop, allowing access to Binance's infrastructure. Binance is collaborating with authorities, including the FBI, to investigate and recover stolen assets. The company has set aside over $6.34 billion to cover the incident, with $5 billion already in affected tokens. Users are advised to remain cautious and avoid unofficial communications.