Researchers warned of North Korean hacking tactics years before record $6.3B Binance heist

Crypto giant Binance says North Korean hackers used fake social media profiles and the lure of a potential job offer as part of a months-long scheme aimed at tricking an employee into downloading malicious software onto their laptop. Researchers have repeatedly warned about long-running social engineering attacks that can go on for months. This latest attack allowed the hackers to patiently worm their way into Binance’s systems to steal a record $6.3 billion in crypto last week, the company has now confirmed.