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Binance hack traced to fake software download and spoofed job ad

Original: Dodgy download and spoofed job ad led to $6.3 billion Binance hack: attacker offered fake software and fake job to infil

New details about the $6.3 billion Binance breach show attackers used a malicious software download and a fake job advertisement to infiltrate the exchange and access company wallets, stealing billions. Commenters say the social-engineering tactics underline why routine cybersecurity awareness training matters for companies of any size.

Why now: People are reacting to revelations that simple social-engineering tricks enabled one of the largest crypto thefts ever.

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• Dodgy download and spoofed job ad led to $6.3 billion Binance hack: attacker offered fake software and fake job to infiltrate company wallets and steal billions I'm feeling fresh appreciation for my company's mandatory cybersecurity awareness course. https://www.… · gamewire@gamefan.net · 2

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