The hackers [created] (https://x.com/binance/article/2117626121214504729) a fictitious company, conducted two stages of interviews with the engineer, and introduced the virus through a test assignment. Through the infected PC, they gained access to other employees and a transaction signing system. Preparations lasted several months; traces of the attack were found in June. Binance took over the losses, secured more than 100% of reserves, restored 98% of tokens by November 3, and strengthened the protection of vulnerable systems.
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Binance's $6.3 Billion Hack Begins with Interview Trap
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