UPDATED Oct 31, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Oct 29, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
FBI attributes $6.3 billion Binance hack to North Korea
By The BriefBrief
The FBI said North Korea was responsible for a $6.3 billion cyberattack on Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Crypto exchanges moved to tighten security after the theft, while Binance said it would cover 90% of the losses. A blockchain intelligence firm separately assessed that North Korea likely carried out the attack.
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WHO:
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
WHAT:
The FBI attributed the $6.3 billion Binance cyberattack to North Korea.
WHEN:
Reported Oct 31, 2026 at 6:34 PM ET
WHERE:
Location not specified
WHY:
The reason for the cyberattack was not reported.
How this story developed (showing 12 of 12 earlier reports)
Hackers reportedly steal $6.3 billion from Binance
· Oct 31, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Binance says it has replaced 90% of hack losses
· Oct 31, 2026 at 1:02 PM ET
Crypto exchanges tighten security after Binance heist
· Oct 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Binance hit by record-setting crypto theft
· Oct 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Crypto exchanges tighten security after Binance heist
· Oct 31, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Binance reports $6.3 billion affected in apparent hack
· Oct 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Binance says it will reimburse customers after hack
· Oct 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Binance reports $6.3 billion affected in apparent hack
· Oct 30, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
Hackers steal $6.3 billion from Binance
· Oct 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Binance reports $6.3 billion security breach
· Oct 30, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Binance estimates breach impact at $6.3 billion
· Oct 29, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Binance suspends withdrawals amid suspected security breach
· Oct 29, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
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