Binance reports $6.34B crypto theft via fake job interviews; 98% replenished

Binance disclosed a $6.34B crypto theft executed through social engineering using fake job interviews, with the exchange replenishing 98% of affected tokens by Oct. 31 and freezing or intercepting about $2.85B in stolen assets. The incident highlights sophisticated targeting of crypto exchange personnel and raises questions about security gaps and recovery effectiveness. The scale, if confirmed, would be one of the largest crypto heists on record, with implications for exchange trust and regulatory scrutiny.

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