[CoinDesk] CZ warns of more AI-driven hacks following Binance’s historic $6.4 billion heist...
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Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao warned that AI-driven hacks are likely to increase after the exchange suffered a $6.4 billion heist, the largest in its history. Investigators found no evidence that AI agents laundered the stolen funds, but Zhao said automated tools are lowering the barrier to complex breaches. The warning comes as AI agents increasingly manage on-chain activity across DeFi protocols and chains, expanding the attack surface for exploits. Zhao’s comments signal that exchanges and protocols may need to harden automated security and monitoring as AI adoption grows. What to watch next: whether Binance discloses further details on the breach and whether other major venues follow with AI-focused security upgrades.
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