Covered by 3 outlets — first reported by BleepingComputer, Oct 29, 22:45 UTC
Binance probes potential $5.8 billion crypto-theft hack
Summary
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is investigating a potential security breach involving up to $5.8 billion in digital assets, which BleepingComputer says could become the largest cryptocurrency hack in history. Security Affairs reports that billions of dollars in cryptocurrency moved from wallets linked to the exchange on October 29, and that Tether and Circle froze $1.79 billion in stablecoins linked to the activity. Neither outlet says yet whether a hack is confirmed.
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3 outlets, in the order they reported it.
BleepingComputerFirst report
Binance probes potential $5.8 billion crypto-theft hack
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is investigating a potential security breach involving up to $5.8 billion in digital assets, in what could become the largest cryptocurrency hack in history.
Security Affairs
Binance Investigates Suspicious Crypto Transfers Worth Up to $5.8 Billion
Binance probes suspicious crypto transfers worth up to $5.8 billion as Tether and Circle freeze $1.79 billion in stablecoins linked to the activity.
The Hacker News
Binance Suffers Security Breach Affecting $6.3 Billion in Assets, Nearly $3 Billion Frozen
Cryptocurrency giant Binance said on Thursday that a "security incident" on its platform has impacted about $6.3 billion worth of assets.