According to The Block, Binance said in its incident report that hackers gained access to systems related to a major theft using a fake job interview process and an internal AI tool. The report details how the attackers posed as prospective employees during the interview phase, leveraging trust mechanisms associated with recruitment to move forward within internal environments. Once inside, they utilized an AI-powered internal system designed for routine functions to further navigate controls and access relevant data areas. No specifics were provided about the timing of when the interview occurred relative to the breach execution, nor details on how many systems or users were affected. Binance did not specify whether the AI tool was modified by the attackers or used as intended by employees. The incident led to a $6.3 billion loss, per the report. No public statements from Binance’s security team or regulatory authorities were included in the summary.
