Binance Suffers $6.3 Billion Crypto Theft After Engineer's Laptop Is Compromised
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, reportedly lost about $6.3 billion in a major theft. Sources say the breach began with a compromised laptop belonging to an engineer, which enabled unauthorized withdrawals. In response, the exchange has temporarily halted withdrawals to carry out essential security upgrades. Binance has also pledged to compensate affected users. Law enforcement agencies and blockchain specialists are working to trace and recover the stolen funds.
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