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Binance Hack: Hackers Move $2.5 Billion in Crypto with $15 Fee
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What Happened?
Hackers exploited Ethereum's EIP-7702 feature to transfer $2.5 billion from Binance after stealing $6.3 billion. They accessed the exchange through fake job postings.
Key points
- Hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance and moved $2.5 billion in one transaction.
- They used Ethereum's EIP-7702 feature to authorize software for transactions.
- The attack began with fake job postings that compromised an engineer's device.
- The hackers targeted Binance's hot wallet, which processes customer withdrawals.
- They paid $15 in network fees to set up the transaction authorization.
- The FBI attributes the attack to North Korea, which denies involvement.
Key insights
- This hack highlights vulnerabilities in cryptocurrency transaction features.
- It may prompt exchanges to enhance security measures against similar attacks.
- The incident could lead to increased scrutiny of job postings in tech firms.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about the security of cryptocurrency exchanges and the risks of delegated permissions.
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Binance· CompanyEthereum· TechnologyNorth Korea· Country
Source
India Today
