[Wu Blockchain News] Binance Says Alleged 335M-User Data Leak Likely a Scam
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The exchange said portions of the leaked listing are inconsistent with how it stores user data and that the dataset may instead consist of infostealer data harvested from users' own devices. The dispute matters because Binance is the largest crypto exchange by volume, and a genuine breach affecting 335 million users would rank among the industry's largest data incidents. Binance said it is continuing to investigate; what to watch next is whether it confirms the dataset's origin or ShinyHunters provides stronger proof of the leak.
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