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Binance reported $6.3bn theft as analysts linked attackers to North Korea
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The Guardian’s October 2026 report described a $6.3bn Binance breach involving an engineer’s laptop and other system vulnerabilities. Crypto analysts attributed the attack to North Korea, while Binance said it would cover customer losses and had frozen some targeted funds.
Technology
Cyber-attack disrupts shop refrigeration across seven European countries
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Retailers across seven European countries reported refrigeration failures linked to a cyber-attack, forcing some shops to discard food. A supplier said affected equipment was switched into defrost mode, while authorities monitored the incident and the attackers remained unidentified.
Technology
Analytics Firms Link Reported $6.3bn Binance Theft to North Korean Hackers
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TRM Labs and Chainalysis attribute a reported $6.3bn cryptocurrency theft from Binance to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. Binance says most stolen assets have been secured, while the precise breach mechanism and responsibility remain subject to investigation.
World
Ukraine and Russia report alert app hacks after false warnings
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False emergency warnings appeared on alert apps in Ukraine and Russia, with both countries blaming cyber-attacks. Ukraine’s alerts included a nationwide air raid warning and threats in Kyiv. Who was responsible, and whether the incidents were linked, remains unclear.
Technology
Binance reports $3.64bn net outflow after reopening following crypto hack
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Binance says withdrawals exceeded deposits by $3.64bn after transactions resumed following a breach affecting $6.3bn in digital assets. The exchange has pledged to cover customer losses, while investigators cited in the report attribute the attack to North Korean hackers.
Technology
Suspected supermarket refrigeration attacks highlight connected-device security risks
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A suspected cyber-attack affecting supermarket fridges and freezers across Europe has put connected equipment under scrutiny. UK officials report no known domestic impact, while researchers say hundreds of refrigeration and building-control interfaces linked to British retailers are publicly accessible online.
Technology
UK food suppliers affected by refrigeration cyber-attacks across Europe
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British food suppliers have been caught in cyber-attacks that disrupted supermarket refrigeration across Europe. UK officials described the domestic impact as minimal, while a meat industry association said affected members’ units were empty, preventing any loss of produce.