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FBI and US Secret Service working with Binance after $6.3 billion hack, source says

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Secret Service have stepped in to work alongside the targeted platform after hackers siphoned a historic sum of capital. The unprecedented digital theft resulted in the loss of $6.3 billion from the exchange. While international agencies collaborate on the probe, the U.S. embassy in London has declined to issue an official comment on the incident.

Key points

  • Global law enforcement agencies are coordinating resources to address the multi-billion-d…: Global law enforcement agencies are coordinating resources to address the multi-billion-dollar cryptocurrency platform breach.
  • The cyberattack resulted in unprecedented financial losses reaching six point three billi…: The cyberattack resulted in unprecedented financial losses reaching six point three billion dollars.
  • Official agencies including the Secret Service have not yet released public comments foll…: Official agencies including the Secret Service have not yet released public comments following inquiries.

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FBI and US Secret Service working with Binance after $6.3 billion hack, source says

LONDON, Oct 30 : Binance is working with law enforcement around the world, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the United States Secret Service (USSS), after hackers stole a record $6.3 billion from the platform, a person familiar with the situation told Reuters.

The US embassy in London said it had no comment. The USSS did not respond to a request for comment sent via email outside of US hours.

Source: Reuters

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