Cybersecurity experts have long warned of the persistent and patient threat from North Korea's long-running hacks. The world's largest crypto exchange was still caught off-guard.
Researchers warned of North Korean hacking tactics years before record $6.3B Binance heist
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Key takeaways
North Korean hackers tricked a Binance employee into downloading malware, leading to a $6.3B crypto heist, according to the company.
- Hackers used fake job offers and social engineering to compromise Binance's systems.
- The attack involved malicious software that bypassed Binance's security tools.
- North Korea is blamed for the heist, linked to funding its nuclear program.
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