FBI says North Korean hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance in record crypto heist

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The FBI says North Korean hackers stole $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency from Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, in the biggest theft of its kind on record. The theft occurred Thursday, with much of the money moved out in about 20 minutes. The FBI attributed the attack to a group it calls TraderTraitor, which previously stole $1.5 billion from exchange Bybit last year. The hackers are converting funds into ethereum to obscure their origin, and the FBI has posted digital addresses for crypto companies to block. Binance co-CEO Richard Teng said attackers entered through a hacked laptop using track-erasing software. Experts say the stolen funds help finance North Korea’s weapons programs, though President Donald Trump said Saturday he was “not concerned” and unsure of responsibility. Binance has covered 90% of losses and promised full repayment, with withdrawals reopening Sunday.


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