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Binance pursues recovery of $6.3 billion stolen in North Korea-linked hack

Cryptocurrency giant Binance is trying to retrieve $6.3 billion that was stolen in a hacking incident linked to North Korea. The company characterizes the cyberattack as complex, while the incident is believed to be the largest attack of its kind in history.

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Binance pursues recovery of $6.3 billion stolen in North Korea-linked hack
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What to know

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    Binance is seeking to recover $6.3 billion stolen in a hack linked to North Korea.

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    The company calls the attack complex; it is believed to be the largest of its kind.

Why it matters

The attack’s complexity and the scale of the stolen funds make this case relevant to security in the cryptocurrency sector.

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