North Korea-linked group stole $6.3 billion from Binance
A hacking group tied to North Korea stole $6.3 billion from the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, according to a Reuters investigation cited by CNBC. CNBC describes the theft as the largest cryptocurrency heist in history. The attack began when a Binance engineer downloaded compromised software after clicking a sponsored search result. The operation also involved fake job interviews and malicious code. CNBC published its report on 13 Nov 2026.
Key facts
- The initial breach followed a sponsored search link, according to a Reuters investigation.
- Fake job interviews were used as part of the operation to deliver the malicious code.
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Why it matters
The scale of the theft makes it the largest recorded crypto heist, underscoring security risks at major exchanges.
What changed
First published from CNBC