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Hackers steal $6.3 billion from Binance in record crypto heist

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Binance is responding to a massive cyberattack that resulted in the theft of $6.3 billion, marking a record-breaking hack in the cryptocurrency sector. The hack has been linked to North Korea, and Binance is actively working to freeze the stolen funds. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the crypto industry.

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Originally published by arstechnica

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