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Binance Hack: $6.3 Billion Stolen, North Korea Suspected

Binance Hack: $6.3 Billion Stolen, North Korea Suspected

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ThreatCluster •November 4, 2026 at 13:47 UTC
  • •Binance suffered a $6.3 billion hack attributed to North Korean hackers.
  • •The attackers moved 81% of stolen Solana tokens through THORChain.
  • •Binance has pledged to cover all customer losses and restore affected tokens.

On November 3, 2026, Binance reported a significant hack resulting in the theft of $6.3 billion, attributed to North Korean hackers known as TraderTraitor. The attackers exploited employee devices through fake job interviews and malicious software. Following the breach, 81% of the stolen Solana (SOL) tokens, valued at approximately $16.9 million, were moved and laundered via THORChain. The FBI has urged crypto service providers to block transactions linked to the stolen assets. Binance has pledged to cover all customer losses and has replenished 98% of affected tokens. The hack has led to a temporary sell-off in the crypto market, with Bitcoin dropping below $77,000. North Korea has denied involvement, calling the allegations absurd. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in cryptocurrency exchanges and may prompt stronger security measures across the industry.

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Timeline

2026-11-03
Binance hack disclosed
Binance reported a hack resulting in the theft of $6.3 billion, attributed to North Korean hackers.
Cointelegraph
2026-11-03
FBI attributes hack to North Korea
The FBI linked the Binance hack to North Korea's TraderTraitor hackers and advised crypto services to block related transactions.
Cointelegraph
2026-11-03
Market sell-off following hack
Following the hack, Bitcoin's price fell below $77,000, and Binance Coin lost over 8% in value.
Cointelegraph

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What was stolen in the Binance hack?
The attackers stole approximately $6.3 billion, including 970,522 Solana tokens.
How did the hack occur?
The hackers compromised employee devices through fake job interviews and malicious software downloads.
What actions has Binance taken post-hack?
Binance has pledged to cover all customer losses and has replenished 98% of the affected tokens.