The historic cryptocurrency theft from Binance was orchestrated through a job interview with one of its engineers

Binance has released a report detailing a massive $6.3 billion cryptocurrency theft attributed to North Korea. The company apologized for the incident and confirmed it will reimburse affected users. The attack involved sophisticated techniques, including social engineering and malware. Binance has already restored 98% of the stolen assets and is implementing stricter security measures. The hackers exploited unauthorized transaction signatures to withdraw funds from hot wallets, affecting multiple cryptocurrencies. The company plans to enhance its cybersecurity independence and invest more in AI-related security measures.