Cybercrime

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Sunday, November 1, 2026 1 story

FBI Attributes Binance Heist of $6.3 Billion to North Korea

November 1, 2026 · 3 min read · Business

The FBI blamed North Korea for the $6.3 billion theft from crypto exchange Binance, the largest cyber heist on record, as the company reported $3.64 billion of customer outflows after resuming withdrawals.

Thursday, October 29, 2026 1 story

Ukrainian Ransomware Affiliate Gets 70 Months for Nefilim and Hive Attacks

October 29, 2026 · 2 min read · Technology

A 36-year-old Ukrainian living in Barcelona was sentenced to 70 months in US prison for affiliate roles in the Nefilim and Hive ransomware operations. A reward of up to $11 million remains open for the Nefilim boss, who is at large.