Binance Details Fake Job Interviews and AI Tool Compromise in Hack

Binance said in initial findings published November 3, 2026, that fake recruitment interviews, malicious developer software and a compromised internal AI tool preceded the theft of approximately $6.34 billion in digital assets on October 29, 2026. The exchange will absorb the financial impact rather than pass it to users. Binance reported setting aside more than 100% of the funds required to cover the loss, replenishing 98% of impacted token assets as of October 31, 2026, and freezing or intercepting approximately $2.85 billion, subject to reconciliation and market-price volatility.

It is purchasing the outstanding, less-liquid assets. The Proof of Reserves page cited for the replenishment describes 1:1 backing for custodial user assets. It uses Merkle-tree records and zk-SNARK proofs so users can verify that their balances are included in the liabilities report. The findings remain initial. The investigation is ongoing, independent review is pending, and Binance is withholding some technical details to avoid helping malicious actors plan attacks.

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