Binance Details Laptop Hack Behind $6.3B Crypto Heist as Withdrawals Resume
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Binance co-CEO Richard Teng revealed the breach involved a compromised laptop and malware designed to erase evidence. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao publicly thanked law enforcement for freezing $3 billion in stolen assets. Binance announced it will publish a detailed post-incident report once investigations conclude. The hack initially appeared to involve a compromised employee computer, but later investigations revealed additional system vulnerabilities. The first phase of withdrawals covered 15 specific assets, and the rollout followed a timed schedule.
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