Attackers successfully siphoned $6.3 billion from Binance after gaining access through a computer compromised during a bogus employment interview. Once inside the network, the hackers manipulated an internal artificial intelligence tool to seize control of corporate wallets. Following the historic breach, the company announced it is boosting funding for automated detection systems. Binance also plans to set up a dedicated security research fund and collaborate on initiatives with major artificial intelligence firms.
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Binance is increasing its financial investments in AI-enabled threat detection systems.: Binance is increasing its financial investments in AI-enabled threat detection systems.
The company is establishing a specialized security research fund to counter attacks.: The company is establishing a specialized security research fund to counter attacks.
Strategic defense initiatives will be launched in collaboration with leading artificial i…: Strategic defense initiatives will be launched in collaboration with leading artificial intelligence companies.
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Nov 3 : Binance said hackers used a bogus job interview to compromise a computer and use an internal artificial intelligence tool to gain control over the company's wallets and drain $6.3 billion, in what could be the largest-ever financial heist.
Binance on Tuesday said that as a result of the hack, it is increasing investment in AI-enabled detection and is working on establishing a security research fund and targeted initiatives with leading AI companies.
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