Fake Wallet Apps: Seed Phrase Theft on Apple App Store and Google Play
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- nbcconnecticut.comseen 10 Sept, 05:56headline rewritten
Scammers accused of taking $240 million in bitcoin from D.C. manParty's over for scammers who went on spending spree after $240M bitcoin theft - greeleytribune.comseen 11 Sept, 09:24description edited
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Malone Lam faces a maximum prison sentence of 20 years after pleading guilty on Tuesday to a federal racketeering conspiracy charge.Malone Lam faces a maximum prison sentence of 20 years after pleading guilty.
- The Guardian Worldseen 31 Oct, 17:46headline rewritten
North Korean group blamed for $6.3bn Binance hack in biggest ever crypto heistNorth Korea is likely culprit behind $6.3bn crypto hack, ‘largest heist in history’ - Axiosseen 31 Oct, 17:46description edited
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Crypto exchange Binance is investigating what could be the biggest crypto hack in history as users saw upwards of $5.7 billion in funds drained from wallets Thursday afternoon. Why it matters : The suspected hack comes after a wave of high-profile cyberattacks and data breaches during so-called "Black October," when a series of hacks and AI -discovered bugs triggered fears of a global crisis. Driving the news: Binance co-founder Yi He said on X that the crypto exchange had suspended deposits...Binance halted trading Thursday after hackers allegedly linked to North Korea stole more than $6 billion, the largest crypto hack in history. Why it matters : The attack comes after a wave of high-profile cyber intrusions and data breaches during "Black October," when a series of security incidents and AI -discovered bugs triggered fears of a global crisis. Driving the news: Binance co-founder Yi He said on X that the crypto exchange had suspended deposits and withdrawals. "User funds are...
- El País (Spain)seen 31 Oct, 17:46description edited
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La famosa casa de cambio de divisas digitales estima que se robaron 6.300 millones de dólares en el mayor robo cometido en esta industriaLa popular casa de intercambio de divisas digitales estima que los ‘hackers’ sustrajeron 6.300 millones de dólares en el mayor robo de la historia en esta industria
- BBC News Worldseen 31 Oct, 17:46description edited
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BBC business reporter Archana Shukla explains more about what is suspected to be the largest hack in history.Cyber correspondent Joe Tidy explains more about what is suspected to be the biggest hack in history.
- Times of Indiaseen 31 Oct, 17:46headline rewritten
$6.3bn gone, N Korea link: Inside crypto heist at world's largest exchange Binance$6.3bn gone in 20 mins: How North Korean hackers pulled off biggest crypto heist - El Mundo (Spain)seen 31 Oct, 17:46description edited
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Las investigaciones preliminares apuntan a que los atacantes pudieron comprometer el ordenador portátil de un ingeniero de operaciones y acceder desde él a uno de sus sistemas para ejecutar retiros de fondos sin autorización LeerLas investigaciones preliminares apuntan a que los atacantes pudieron hackear el ordenador de un ingeniero de la compañía. Binance asegura tener bloqueados 3.000 millones de dólares que habían sido sustraídos y ha prohibido la retirada de fondos a sus usuarios. Fuentes del ecosistema blockchain señalan a Corea del Norte como responsable Leer
- La Repubblica (Italy)seen 31 Oct, 17:46headline rewritten
Bitcoin, il furto del secolo. Binance bucata per 6,3 miliardi di dollariCriptomonete, il furto del secolo. Binance bucata per 6,3 miliardi di dollari - Le Figaro (France)seen 1 Nov, 23:25headline rewritten
La plateforme de cryptomonnaies Binance enquête sur un éventuel «problème de sécurité» après des signalements de mouvements suspectsLa plateforme de cryptomonnaies Binance fait état d’une cyberattaque massive, plus de 2,5 milliards de dollars gelés - Le Figaro (France)seen 1 Nov, 23:25description edited
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Alors que plusieurs spécialistes ont fait état de détournements colossaux, Binance a assuré que les fonds déposés par les clients sur son site étaient «totalement à l’abri».Alors que plusieurs spécialistes ont fait état de détournements colossaux, Binance a assuré jeudi soir que les fonds déposés par les clients sur son site étaient «totalement à l’abri».
- South China Morning Postseen 3 Nov, 09:13description edited
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The theft of billions of dollars from Binance within a matter of minutes, the biggest cryptocurrency heist in history, was orchestrated by North Korean hackers, the FBI said on Saturday. The bureau said in a statement that this week’s attack was tied to “malicious cyber activity” by an entity known as TraderTraitor, the same actors behind a US$1.5 billion Bybit hack last year. The FBI asked cryptocurrency exchanges, blockchain analytics companies and others to block transactions linked to...The theft of billions of dollars from Binance within a matter of minutes, the biggest cryptocurrency heist in history, was orchestrated by North Korean hackers, the FBI said on Saturday. The Federal Bureau of Investigation said in a statement that this week’s attack was tied to “malicious cyber activity” by an entity known as TraderTraitor, the same actors behind a US$1.5 billion Bybit hack last year. The FBI asked cryptocurrency exchanges, blockchain analytics companies and others to block...
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Fri, 7 August 2026
4 reports- utv.ie13:51first to report
Leather Wallet and Rabby Wallet impersonators revealed how counterfeit cryptocurrency applications exploit trusted mobile marketplaces, convincing users to surrender recovery phrases before criminals quietly reconstruct their wallets, transfer valuable assets, and launder stolen funds across multiple blockchain networks. WASHINGTON — Cryptocurrency owners increasingly treat Apple’s App Store and Google Play as trusted security checkpoints, yet repeated […]
- utv.ie17:45
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Fri, 14 August 2026
2 reports- Channel News Asia06:38
In such cases, scammers pose as recruiters and trick victims into downloading malware through fake technical assessments, allowing them to compromise company systems and steal cryptocurrency.
- asiaone.com09:45
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) and Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) have warned of a cryptocurrency-related scam involving fake job offers and compromised software systems, which has resulted in losses of about US$11.8 million (S$15.1 million).In a joint statement on Friday (Aug 14), the agencies said that in this variant, the victim was first approached on LinkedIn by a...
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- bankinfosecurity.com18:30
This week, hackers stole $8.5M from Term Finance, BounceBit to shutter blockchain after hack, Profit Connect and Block Bits Capital founders convicted in fraud
Mon, 31 August 2026
1 report- El País (Spain)03:30
Un ecosistema cripto paralelo y a salvo de las autoridades mueve miles de millones para el pago de todo tipo de actividades ilíticas, desde amaños de elecciones a fraudes financieros
Mon, 7 September 2026
4 reports- France Info (France)10:35
Une enquête a été ouverte pour "extorsion avec arme" et "séquestration" par le parquet de Nice.
- Le Figaro (France)16:04
Deux malfaiteurs cagoulés ont fait irruption au domicile des victimes, dimanche soir, pour récupérer les codes d’accès à un compte avoisinant les 25 000 dollars.
- nbcconnecticut.com16:28edited after publishing
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Scammers accused of taking $240 million in bitcoin from D.C. man - France Info (France)17:11
Comprenant leur erreur, les malfaiteurs ont ensuite pris la fuite. Les faits remontent à fin août.
Tue, 8 September 2026
6 reports- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)09:04
- theheraldghana.com16:27
A hacker who stole about $340 million worth of Bitcoin from the Liquid Network has returned most of the funds after exploiting a security vulnerability in the platform. The theft, involving roughly 4,000 Bitcoin, ranks among the largest cryptocurrency heists recorded this year and one of the biggest digital asset thefts to date. Liquid Network, […]
- greeleytribune.com17:52edited after publishing
Malone Lam faces a maximum prison sentence of 20 years after pleading guilty.
- Index.hr (Croatia)18:21
22-GODIŠNJI Singapurac Malone Lam priznao je krivnju za sudjelovanje u krađi bitcoina vrijednih gotovo 240 milijuna dolara.
- South China Morning Post18:31
A 22-year-old man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to teaming up with friends to steal nearly a quarter-billion dollars in bitcoin from a Washington resident – one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in US history – and then embarking on a wild spending spree with the laundered proceeds. Malone Lam, an eighth-grade dropout who came to the US from Singapore, faces a maximum prison sentence of 20 years after pleading guilty to a federal racketeering conspiracy charge. US District Judge Colleen...
- Channel News Asia22:04
The 22-year-old faces up to 20 years in prison.
Wed, 9 September 2026
2 reports- naturalnews.com02:00
The Liquid Network – a federated sidechain of Bitcoin founded by Blockstream – reported Sunday, Sept. 6 that purported white-hat hackers withdrew approximately 4,000 bitcoin from the federation wallet that backs its L-BTC token, according to reports. The stolen amount was worth about $320 million at the time of the transaction. The official Liquid Network […]
- RMF24 (Poland)05:54
Największa w historii USA kradzież kryptowalut. 22-latek w jedną noc wydał pół miliona dolarów
Thu, 10 September 2026
1 report- Times of India12:00
A 22-year-old organized a scheme stealing over 4,100 Bitcoin from an investor. The stolen cryptocurrency was then spent on luxury items and lavish experiences. Investigators traced the digital trail through a missed IP address, leading to arrests. Several defendants have pleaded guilty, and others are awaiting sentencing in the ongoing case. This incident highlights the growing threat of social engineering in cryptocurrency fraud.
Sat, 12 September 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia05:00
Several of the email accounts involved had previously appeared in data breaches on other platforms, the police said.
Tue, 15 September 2026
1 report- France Info (France)15:55
Les trois hommes ont été mis en examen pour association de malfaiteurs et extorsion en bande organisée avec une arme.
Fri, 18 September 2026
1 report- ABC (Spain)10:43
La Guardia Civil ha detenido en Navas del Rey a cuatro personas por una estafa piramidal con criptomonedas con la que han conseguido defraudar más de 300.000 euros a más de un centenar de personas en todo el territorio nacional.Contactaban con sus víctimas a través de redes sociales y grupos de inversores en plataformas como Telegram. Una vez dentro, un individuo que se hacía pasar por bróker ofrecía una alta rentabilidad de inversión en poco tiempo, según el comunicado de la Benemérita....
Thu, 1 October 2026
1 report- thestar.com.my09:39
SINGAPORE: Two Singaporean men who were part of a trio that laundered money for a Malaysian syndicate were sentenced to jail on Sept 30.
Fri, 2 October 2026
3 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)06:41
MASKIRANI napadači provalili su u kuću poduzetnika, pretukli ga čekićima i prisilili da im prebaci stotine tisuća funti u kriptovalutama, prijeteći da će ubiti njegovu trudnu suprugu.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)07:31
Oko 53 milijuna eura uspješno je vraćeno. Ostatak je pretvoren u kriptovalute i nije pronađen
- Il Sole 24 Ore (Italy)09:51
Avrebbero proposto investimenti all’apparenza molto vantaggiosi da effettuare attraverso una banca di diritto londinese, riuscendo a raccogliere svariati milioni di euro da centinaia di risparmiatori. La banca, però, era priva...
Mon, 5 October 2026
1 report- Die Zeit (Germany)10:38
Wed, 7 October 2026
1 report- decrypt.co12:39
Daniel Rhyne locked his company's IT administrators out of its network and demanded 20 BTC, then worth $750,000, to stop the shutdowns.
Fri, 9 October 2026
1 report- gizmodo.com19:55
An authorized Southeast Asian reseller is tied to reports of drained wallets.
Sun, 11 October 2026
4 reports- Google News - Europe query17:22
Ledger Hardware Wallet Scare Reportedly Reaches Europe After Asian Users Drained Stocktwits
- Google News - Europe query17:22
Ledger Wallet Spy Implant Scare Spreads To Europe As Crypto Losses Top $86M: Report Yahoo Finance
- Google News - Europe query18:37
Ledger Confirms Hardware Implant as Tampered Wallet Reports Allegedly Spread to Europe CryptoPotato
- Google News - Europe query18:38
Ledger User Reports Hardware Implant in Wallet Bought in Europe The Defiant
Tue, 13 October 2026
1 report- The Guardian World23:01
Former investor alleges BitMEX sold products in UK despite not being regulated by Financial Conduct Authority A cryptocurrency exchange founded by the billionaire Reform UK donor Ben Delo is being sued for £20m over claims that the company mis-sold financial products in the UK. Lewis Barber, who is a software engineer, alleges that BitMEX offered crypto derivative products to investors in the UK, despite not being regulated or approved to do so by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Continue...
Wed, 14 October 2026
1 report- Novinky (Czechia)06:14Místo zbohatnutí dluhy. Výhodná investice do kryptoměn stála dvojici mužů z jižních Čech pět milionů
Další případy ze série podvodů o výhodném investování do kryptoměn rozplétají jihočeští policisté. Dva muži během srpna naletěli na internetovou reklamu a vidinu rychlého zbohatnutí. Telefonicky je okamžitě kontaktovaly ženy, které vystupovaly jako zástupkyně investičních společností. Muži posílali peníze na cizí účty a osobně je také předávali kurýrům. Přišli o pět milionů korun.
Thu, 15 October 2026
1 report- France Info (France)10:01
Des composants ont été ajoutés pour dérober les mots de passe d'un nombre encore inconnu de portefeuilles Ledger Nano X, commercialisés par un revendeur en Asie du Sud-Est.
Fri, 16 October 2026
2 reports- Vecernji list (Croatia)17:00
Napadači su u kućište Ledgera ugradili neautorizirani hardverski čip koji snima ekran uređaja. Čip je snimio šifru od 24 riječi od korisnika i poslao im je, a hakeri su zatim skinuli novac.
- Le Figaro (France)18:45
Les faits, se seraient déroulés entre mai et août 2024. Le principal suspect, un Ukrainien vivant en France, aurait «généré frauduleusement un milliard de jetons numériques HLG», des cryptomonnaies commercialisées par la société Holograph Foundation.
Sat, 17 October 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)14:03
Turkish justice minister says Richard James Schueler, his wife detained in operation also leading to detention of 3 alleged bodyguards, seizure of $7.15M in cash
Sun, 18 October 2026
2 reports- econotimes.com07:34
More than 60 Bitcoin (BTC), worth about $4.8 million, moved from three Ledger addresses to one destination wallet on Oct. 9.
- econotimes.com08:15
The global directory count stood at 27,358 on Sept. 26, down from 38,928 on March 29.
Wed, 21 October 2026
1 report- Il Sole 24 Ore (Italy)06:43
Scoperti oltre 110 milioni di euro di fatture false e riciclaggio internazionale da 68 milioni di euro tramite criptovalute
Sat, 24 October 2026
2 reports- El País (Spain)00:21
El juez del caso sostiene que “los sucesos denunciados no encuadran en una figura legal” y desestima la imputación contra los 11 acusados
- Al Jazeera English01:21
President Javier Milei’s role in cryptocurrency launch does not translate into a fraudulent scheme, judge says.
Mon, 26 October 2026
1 report- ABC (Spain)10:24
Los usuarios que intentaran acceder el pasado viernes por la tarde-noche a la web oficial del Ministerio de Transportes se encontraron con una inesperada sorpresa. Durante unas horas, la página de la cartera de Óscar Puente se quedó en manos de unos 'hackers' , aún sin identificar, que convirtieron la plataforma en una web de transacciones de criptomonedas .El incidente coincidió con el problema que hubo en miles de webs afectadas por el fallo de seguridad del lenguaje PHP que afectó a una...
Thu, 29 October 2026
5 reports- wellandtribune.ca19:45
Aiden Pleterski's lavish “Crypto King” persona drew in scores of investors. The Crown called it a classic Ponzi scheme.
- Le Figaro (France)22:49edited after publishing
Alors que plusieurs spécialistes ont fait état de détournements colossaux, Binance a assuré jeudi soir que les fonds déposés par les clients sur son site étaient «totalement à l’abri».
- Le Figaro (France)22:56edited after publishing
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La plateforme de cryptomonnaies Binance enquête sur un éventuel «problème de sécurité» après des signalements de mouvements suspectsPlusieurs spécialistes ont affirmé que des pirates s’étaient introduits sur la plateforme. Certains parlent de la plus grave attaque jamais perpétrée dans le monde des cryptomonnaies.
- El País (Spain)23:42edited after publishing
La popular casa de intercambio de divisas digitales estima que los ‘hackers’ sustrajeron 6.300 millones de dólares en el mayor robo de la historia en esta industria
- Axios23:47edited after publishing
Binance halted trading Thursday after hackers allegedly linked to North Korea stole more than $6 billion, the largest crypto hack in history. Why it matters : The attack comes after a wave of high-profile cyber intrusions and data breaches during "Black October," when a series of security incidents and AI -discovered bugs triggered fears of a global crisis. Driving the news: Binance co-founder Yi He said on X that the crypto exchange had suspended deposits and withdrawals. "User funds are...
Fri, 30 October 2026
52 reports- Al Jazeera English00:29
A blockchain intelligence firm attributes the attack to North Korean state-sponsored hackers.
- BBC News World00:37
Two analytics firms have attributed the incident to a North Korean hacking unit called TraderTraitor.
- DW Top Stories00:55
Crypto platform Binance has suspended trading following a suspected hack now linked to North Korea. The disruption has left users unable to trade on the cryptocurrency platform while the suspected breach is investigated.
- DW Top Stories00:55
The platform suspended some trading while crypto companies froze billions in their respective currencies. The full extent of the possible hack was not yet clear.
- Google News - Top Stories01:20
Crypto giant Binance hit by 'largest hack in history' BBC World’s largest crypto exchange hit by world’s largest heist | CNN Business CNN Binance targeted in $6.3 billion crypto heist, the largest ever NBC News Bitcoin tumbles below $78,000, extending losses as Binance security scare rattles crypto markets CNBC Bitcoin Stolen in Binance Hack Is Likely ‘Gone,’ Ballet Says Bloomberg.com
- Times of India01:43
- Channel News Asia01:45
The company posted a series of sometimes contradictory messages on X, insisting that "user funds are completely safe" but also saying it would "cover all losses".
- udaipurkiran.com02:04
Mumbai, October 30: A significant cyber attack has reportedly targeted Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, raising concerns among users and investors. According to blockchain analytics platform Chainalysis, the estimated...
- ABC News (Australia)04:02
Up to $8.9 billion in crypto funds have been stolen from the cryptocurrency exchange, with approximately $4.2 billion frozen.
- Google News - Top Stories04:19
Where Binance's $6.3 billion breach ranks in crypto's biggest hacks and heists Reuters World’s largest crypto exchange hit by world’s largest heist | CNN Business CNN Binance hack updates: Crypto giant hit by $6.3bn hack BBC Was Binance Hacked? Crypto Exchange Says Funds Are Safe After ‘Potential Security Issue’ Forbes Bitcoin tumbles as Binance hack rattles crypto markets CNBC
- Google News - Top Stories04:26
Blockchain analysis firm TRM says North Korea behind Binance crypto theft Reuters Hackers steal $6.3 billion from Binance in world's biggest crypto heist Reuters Blockchain intelligence firms link North Korea to $6.3B hack on Binance KCRA Binance says $6.3bn stolen in biggest crypto heist in history Al Jazeera Binance Grapples With ‘Security Incident’ That May Cause $6.3 Billion in Losses The New York Times
- AllAfrica05:02
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- US authorities have seized more than $750,000 (about Sh97 million) in cryptocurrency linked to a transnational student financial aid fraud scheme involving Kenyan nationals, in what the Justice Department describes as its first international seizure of its kind in Kenya.
- Index.hr (Croatia)05:08
NAJVEĆA mjenjačnica kriptovaluta na svijetu Binance potvrdila je sinoć da je u hakerskom napadu ukradeno 6.3 milijarde dolara.
- tportal (Croatia)05:23
Hakeri su u četvrtak ukrali više od šest milijardi dolara u kriptovalutama, čime je srušen dosadašnji rekord za najveću krađu takve vrste u povijesti. Više tvrtki specijaliziranih za praćenje kriptotransakcija sumnja da iza napada stoji Sjeverna Koreja
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- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)30 Oct, 06:17their copy
- N1 Info (Croatia)30 Oct, 06:45their copy
- Vecernji list (Croatia)05:37
Binance je poručio da će pokriti sve gubitke iz sredstava tvrtke i fonda za hitne slučajeve, dodajući da su korisnička sredstva sigurna
- Die Zeit (Germany)05:37
Cyberkriminelle sollen auf der Kryptowährungsplattform Binance rund 6,3 Milliarden Dollar gestohlen haben. Es könnte der größte Krypto-Diebstahl aller Zeiten sein.
- 24sata (Croatia)05:39
Napadom na digitalne novčanike burze Binance ukrali su rekordnu svotu, a istražitelji sumnjaju da iza krađe stoji Sjeverna Koreja.
- Die Zeit (Germany)05:52
- RMF24 (Poland)06:18
Atak na największą giełdę kryptowalut na świecie. W tle Korea Północna i niemal 7 mld dolarów
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)06:39
Pogođena je digitalna imovina u vrijednosti od 6,3 milijarde dolara
- Der Spiegel (Germany)06:40
Experten sprechen von der bisher größten Hackerattacke auf die größte Börse für Digitalwährungen. Binance setzte nach dem Diebstahl von mehreren Milliarden Dollar Auszahlungen aus. Erste Spuren führen nach Nordkorea.
- iDNES (Czechia)06:41
Binance, největší kryptoměnová burza na světě, v noci na pátek informovala o "bezpečnostním incidentu" s odhadovaným dopadem 6,3 miliardy dolarů (137 miliard Kč). Podle některých analytiků jde o největší krádež v historii kryptoměn, podle společnosti TRM Labs za ní stojí Severní Korea.
- ČT24 (Czechia)06:46
Binance, největší kryptoměnová burza na světě, v noci na pátek informovala o „bezpečnostním incidentu“, při kterém měli hackeři ukrást 6,3 miliardy dolarů (zhruba 137 miliard korun). Napsaly o tom agentury Reuters a AP. Podle některých analytiků jde o největší krádež v historii kryptoměn, podle společnosti TRM Labs za ní stojí Severní Korea. Binance, která má 335 milionů registrovaných uživatelů, část dotčených aktiv zmrazila a ujistila, že prostředky klientů jsou v bezpečí. Dočasně ale...
- El Mundo (Spain)06:50edited after publishing
Las investigaciones preliminares apuntan a que los atacantes pudieron hackear el ordenador de un ingeniero de la compañía. Binance asegura tener bloqueados 3.000 millones de dólares que habían sido sustraídos y ha prohibido la retirada de fondos a sus usuarios. Fuentes del ecosistema blockchain señalan a Corea del Norte como responsable Leer
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)06:55
- Novinky (Czechia)07:07
Binance, největší kryptoměnová burza na světě, v noci na pátek SEČ informovala o „bezpečnostním incidentu“ s odhadovaným dopadem 6,3 miliardy dolarů (137 miliard Kč). Napsaly o tom agentury Reuters a AP. Podle některých analytiků jde o největší krádež v historii kryptoměn, podle společnosti TRM Labs za ní stojí Severní Korea. Binance, která má 335 milionů registrovaných uživatelů, dotčená aktiva zmrazila a ujistila, že prostředky klientů jsou v bezpečí, dočasně však pozastavila vklady a výběry.
- Index.hr (Croatia)07:29
S KORISNIČKIH računa na Polymarketu sinoć je nestalo najmanje 2.6 milijuna dolara nakon što su hakeri iskoristili tehnički propust na stranici te platforme.
- BBC News World08:02edited after publishing
Cyber correspondent Joe Tidy explains more about what is suspected to be the biggest hack in history.
- Polsat News (Poland)08:29
Hakerzy ukradli 6,3 miliarda dolarów z cyfrowych portfeli największej giełdy kryptowalut na świecie - Binance. To największy atak hakerski tego typu w historii - twierdzą eksperci, cytowani przez agencję Reuters.
- La Repubblica (Italy)08:40edited after publishing
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Bitcoin, il furto del secolo. Binance bucata per 6,3 miliardi di dollariUn gruppo di hacker, forse nordcoreani, è riuscito a penetrare nella piattaforma di scambio delle valute digitali. La società coprirà le perdite. Il fondatore CZ: “Colpo duro, ma sopravviveremo”
- 24sata (Croatia)08:58
Pristup laptopu Binanceovog zaposlenika mogao je tek biti prvi korak ili jedan kotačić mehanizma koji je doveo do možda i najveće pljačke u povijesti, kaže nam stručnjak..
- Times of India09:14edited after publishing
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$6.3bn gone, N Korea link: Inside crypto heist at world's largest exchange BinanceHackers executed the largest theft in cryptocurrency history by stealing $6.36 billion from Binance wallets. The theft involved moving funds across 10 blockchains in a short time span. TRM Labs has linked the attack to TraderTraitor, an elite hacking unit from North Korea. Binance has committed to covering all losses through its Secure Asset Fund for Users.
- Die Zeit (Germany)11:04
Der Hackerangriff auf die Kryptobörse Binance könnte der größte bekannte Krypto-Diebstahl sein. Doch er ist kein Einzelfall. Eine Übersicht der größten Fälle
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:59
Binance breach involving estimated $6.3B in assets could become the largest cryptocurrency theft on record
- Channel News Asia12:18
"The attacker may not have stolen the vault key, they may have hijacked the system that tells the vault to release money," says a lawyer who works on crypto cases.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)12:21
Největší kryptoměnová burza světa Binance se stala terčem útoku, který analytici označují za nejrozsáhlejší krádež v historii kryptoměn. Během asi 20 minut podvodníci ukradli kryptoměny v hodnotě 6,3 miliardy dolarů (133 miliard korun). Reuters s odvoláním na analytiky uvádí, že za útokem stáli zřejmě severokorejští hackeři. „Pravděpodobně se to dotkne úplně všech uživatelů,“ myslí si ředitel společnosti Trezor Matěj Vilém Žák.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)13:22
Hacker haben bei der umstrittenen Kryptobörse Binance digitale Vermögenswerte im Milliardenwert abgegriffen. Wo ist das Geld und womit müssen Anleger nun rechnen? Die wichtigsten Antworten.
- Le Monde (France)13:56
Deux acteurs majeurs dans l’analyse de l’écosystème des cryptoactifs, TRM Labs et Chainalysis, attribuent cette attaque à des pirates opérant pour le compte des autorités nord-coréennes.
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- Le Monde English30 Oct, 15:56their copy
- Google News - Top Stories14:00
North Korean hackers blamed for stealing record $6.3B in Binance breach TechCrunch 'Bad time to troll': Binance cofounder Changpeng Zhao asks Elon Musk for 'respect' after post about bitcoin hack CNBC $6.3B gone: Meet TraderTraitor, the elite North Korean hackers accused of the 'largest bank heist in human history' Yahoo Finance Massive crypto hack probably the largest theft of digital currencies in history The Washington Post How Hackers Steal Crypto — And What They Do With It Bloomberg.com
- newser.com15:19
Trading on prediction market was briefly halted after breach linked to third-party tool
- RMF24 (Poland)15:32
Największy atak na giełdy kryptowalutowe. „Nie wiemy, jak się przed tym uchronić”
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)16:23
U hakerskom napadu ukradena je digitalna imovina vrijedna 6,3 milijarde dolara
- The Guardian World16:35edited after publishing
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North Korean group blamed for $6.3bn Binance hack in biggest ever crypto heistBinance exchange says it will cover customer losses as it scrambles to freeze affected assets, with about $3bn located so far Q&A: How big a deal is the $6.3bn crypto heist? Tell us: have you been affected by the Binance hack? Business live – latest updates The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange has been hit by a record $6.3bn (£4.7bn) hack described as the biggest heist in history, with experts identifying North Korea as the likely culprit. Binance said it would cover all customer losses...
- iRozhlas (Czechia)16:51
Za rozsáhlým hackerským útokem na kryptoměnovou burzu Binance, při kterém útočníci odcizili kryptoměny v hodnotě 6,36 miliardy dolarů (zhruba 134 miliard korun), pravděpodobně stojí Severní Korea. Podle analytických společností TRM Labs a Chainalysis nese útok znaky předchozích operací severokorejské hackerské skupiny Lazarus, známé také jako TraderTraitor. Informuje o tom BBC. Americké úřady (US Secret Service a FBI) zahájily vyšetřování.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)17:03
Kriminelle erbeuten Kryptomilliarden. Die Familienministerin stellt Wohltaten in Aussicht. Und: SPIEGEL-Leser debattieren über den Fall Elif Eralp. Das ist die Lage am Freitagabend.
- The Guardian World17:37
Cryptocurrency theft is estimated to generate half of the country’s foreign currency income North Korea plays by its own rules. The isolated, secretive and autocratic country is largely cut off from the world’s economic system – but when it comes to generating foreign earnings it relies on some of the world’s most sophisticated hacking. Experts, such as TRM Labs, quickly attributed the extraordinary $6.3bn (£4.7bn) Binance cryptocurrency theft to TraderTraitor, an elite North Korean hacking...
- Index.hr (Croatia)17:51
PREMA novim nalazima američkih stručnjaka za kibernetičku sigurnost, najveći dio novca ukraden je za samo 20 minuta.
- Die Zeit (Germany)18:30
Kriminelle haben die Kryptobörse Binance gehackt und 6,3 Milliarden Dollar entwendet. Wie es dazu kam – und was Betroffene jetzt tun können.
- Index.hr (Croatia)18:34
STRUČNJAK Tomislav Vazdar otkriva kako je ljudski faktor omogućio krađu milijardi s Binancea te upozorava na rizike ulaganja u kriptovalute.
- winnipegfreepress.com19:43
NEW YORK (AP) — Binance and its billionaire founder have long been accused of profiting off crypto criminals.
- presstv.co.uk20:15
- ABC News (Australia)22:50
Almost $9 billion in cryptocurrency was hacked from exchange company Binance, but who was behind the attack and where is the money?
Sat, 31 October 2026
11 reports- El Mundo (Spain)00:13
"Superaremos esta tormenta", ha afirmado la empresa mientras recurre a sus fondos de reserva y su fundador se enzarza en una disputa en X con Elon Musk Leer
- Channel News Asia00:26
- Google News - Top Stories03:09
Expert warns of 'AI hacking bloodbath' following massive Binance cryptocurrency theft Fox Business What to know about the $6.3B hack on Binance, likely the biggest-ever crypto theft Tech Xplore What Protections Exist for Binance’s Customers? The New York Times A Very Bad 24 Hours for Crypto The Atlantic How Binance Is Racing to Cover Losses in the Biggest Heist in Crypto History WSJ
- tportal (Croatia)10:19
Dvije vodeće tvrtke koje analiziraju tehnologiju i transakcije povezane s kriptovalutama pronašle su čvrste dokaze koji rekordnu pljačku kriptomjenjačnice Binance povezuju sa sjevernokorejskim hakerima
- Axios11:15
The world's biggest crypto heist is the latest feat by North Korean hackers who have spent years perfecting an arsenal of financial theft, social engineering and sophisticated cyberattacks. Why it matters : The suspected North Korean hackers behind the $6.3 billion Binance theft appear to have combined familiar hacking tactics with extraordinary speed and automation — raising fresh questions about how AI could supercharge their already sophisticated operations. Driving the news : Binance said...
- Google News - Top Stories11:20
How North Korea perfected the crypto heist Axios How Binance’s $6.3 Billion Hack Went Down The New York Times Binance Restores 90% of Stolen Crypto, Promises Withdrawals Soon Bloomberg.com How suspected North Korean hackers swiped billions in crypto in only minutes The Washington Post Expert warns of 'AI hacking bloodbath' following massive Binance cryptocurrency theft Fox Business
- N1 Info (Croatia)13:29
U staro doba, to bi bilo nemoguće: to je preko 60 tona novčanica od 100 dolara. Ali provalom u kriptoburzu Binance je to bio jedan klik mišem. Kako se
- Times of India13:57
North Korea has developed a sophisticated cyberwar machine enabling it to target financial institutions worldwide. The country's state-sponsored hackers increasingly rely on social engineering and malware to infiltrate cryptocurrency companies. Cyber operations are essential for generating funds due to international sanctions and economic isolation. Reports suggest that North Korea has stolen billions in cryptocurrency through extensive cybercriminal activity. These actions directly support its...
- Al Jazeera English19:19
Hackers have targeted Binance, the world’s largest exchange.
- Index.hr (Croatia)19:58
BIVŠI haker analizira napad na Binance, metode pranja kriptovaluta i upozorava da umjetna inteligencija postaje egzistencijalna prijetnja kibernetičkoj sigurnosti, dostupna svima.
- South China Morning Post23:49edited after publishing
The theft of billions of dollars from Binance within a matter of minutes, the biggest cryptocurrency heist in history, was orchestrated by North Korean hackers, the FBI said on Saturday. The Federal Bureau of Investigation said in a statement that this week’s attack was tied to “malicious cyber activity” by an entity known as TraderTraitor, the same actors behind a US$1.5 billion Bybit hack last year. The FBI asked cryptocurrency exchanges, blockchain analytics companies and others to block...
Sun, 1 November 2026
8 reports- watoday.com.au01:29
From New York to Abu Dhabi and Kyiv, security researchers and Binance executives rushed to trace the stolen money.
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- theage.com.au1 Nov, 01:29their copy
- smh.com.au1 Nov, 01:29their copy
- indiatimes.com02:15
On Thursday (October 29), an attacker drained about $6.3bn from Binance hot wallets on 19 blockchains, in what appears to be the largest cryptocurrency theft on record. Binance, the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, confirmed the news on on Friday (October 30).
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)06:01
Iza najveće pljačke u povijesti stoje godine i godine sjevernokorejskog ulaganja u hakersku mrežu
- 24sata (Croatia)06:48
Među ukradenom imovinom su bitcoin, ethereum i stablecoini poput Tethera i USD Coina, čija je vrijednost vezana uz tradicionalne valute...
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)07:11
- Nacional (Croatia)08:24
Američki FBI je otkrio tko stoji iza hakerskog napada na najveću svjetsku burzu kriptovaluta Binance u kojem je ukradeno oko 6.3 milijarde dolara. FBI je objavio kako je za najveću krađu kriptovaluta u povijesti odgovorna hakerska skupina TraderTraitor iz Sjeverne Koreje. Istu je skupinu kao počinitelja ranije identificirala i američka tvrtka TRM Labs koja je […]
- Novinky (Czechia)09:43
Největší světová kryptoměnová burza Binance, která se stala obětí rozsáhlé kybernetické krádeže, v neděli obnovila zákazníkům možnost výběru uložených bitcoinů. Firma na svém webu rovněž uvedla, že možnost výběru bude postupně obnovovat také u dalších kryptoměn.
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- iDNES (Czechia)2 Nov, 05:22their copy
- El Mundo (Spain)20:19
Pyongyang ha convertido los ciberataques en una industria que desafía las sanciones internacionales y financia su programa nuclear Leer
Mon, 2 November 2026
1 report- kpfa.org13:00
On today’s show: In the Biggest Bank Robbery in History, $6.3 Billion in Crypto Scam Was Stolen From Crypto Scammers We begin with the biggest bank robbery in history involving $6.3 billion stolen from the crypto exchange Binance, allegedly by North Korean hackers, and assess the risks of dependence on crypto and AI, both of … Continued