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[CoinDesk] What is TraderTraitor, the hacking squad behind the $6.3 billion Binance heist

Open the sourceReported by Telegram, t.me, 5 November 2026, by CoinDeskGlobal

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North Korea’s TraderTraitor hacking squad has been tied to the $6.3 billion Binance heist, adding to a series of high-profile crypto thefts attributed to the group. The unit has targeted exchanges and crypto firms through social engineering and malware, making it one of the industry’s most persistent security threats. The Binance incident ranks among the largest crypto hacks by value, underscoring how centralized exchange risk remains a systemic concern. Watch for further attribution from investigators and any changes to Binance’s custody, insurance, and security practices.

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