(LEAD) N. Korean hackers blamed for record US$6.36 bln Binance cryptocurrency theft: U.S. firm
Covered by 10 sources
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North Korean hackers, identified as the group TraderTraitor, allegedly stole $6.36 billion in cryptocurrency from Binance, marking the largest crypto theft recorded. TRM Labs reported the attack spanned 10 blockchain networks and most funds were taken within 20 minutes. Binance is working to cover all losses with company funds, having already frozen $2.7 billion of the stolen assets.
