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Binance says fake job interviews were used in $6.3B crypto hack

Original: Binance says fake job interviews used as part of $6.3B crypto hack

Binance says attackers behind a $6.3 billion crypto theft used fake job interviews to gain access, posing as recruiters to trick employees into installing malicious software. The exchange linked the scheme to a major industry breach, and the report has drawn wide attention as security experts warn crypto firms about social engineering tactics targeting staff through hiring processes.

Why now: The scale of the theft and the unusual social engineering method make it a major cybersecurity story.

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