Hackers working for North Korea are suspected of hacking a Binance employee's laptop, which allowed the theft of billions in crypto.
North Korean hackers blamed for stealing record $6.3B in Binance breach
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North Korean hackers are blamed for a $6.3B crypto heist at Binance, with half frozen. Binance suspended deposits and withdrawals.
- North Korean hackers stole $6.3B in crypto from Binance, according to researchers.
- Binance suspended deposits and withdrawals while investigating the breach.
- About $3B has been frozen by industry partners, with recovery efforts ongoing.
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