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Binance hackers had 8 weeks of access before $6.3B exploit, Security Alliance estimates

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Cointelegraph (News media)
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https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-hackers-8-weeks-access-63b-exploit-security-alliance
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Cointelegraph reported that Security Alliance (SEAL) estimates that the North Korea-linked TraderTraitor gained access to Binance’s systems about eight weeks before the $6.3 billion exploit on Oct. 29.

Non-profit cybersecurity organization Security Alliance (SEAL) estimates that the North Korea-linked TraderTraitor gained access to Binance’s systems about eight weeks before the $6.3 billion exploit on Oct. 29.

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Cointelegraph
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Cointelegraph (News media)
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Binance hackers had 8 weeks of access before $6.3B exploit, Security Alliance estimates
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