Binance says $6.3B hack used more entry points than laptop

Investigators found additional breach points in what it calls a complex attack.

Full root cause report is still pending.

First reported Oct 30, 2026, 09:00 UTC

Source reports

  • BINANCE REPORTS MORE BREACH POINTS IN ESTIMATED $6.3 BILLION ATTACK; WITHDRAWALS PAUSED @binance estimates a restart in 45 hours. It pledges to cover all losses with its SAFU reserve and company funds. Read more here… — @DefiantNews (X), Oct 30, 2026, 09:00 UTC
  • 🚨 Binance freezes $3B USD as hack proves bigger than a stolen laptop Binance found more breach points, will cover all losses from SAFU and company funds, and expects withdrawals back in about 45 hours. Deposits are unaffected. - 𝕏/@binance 🔗 Discord · Leviathan · Source 🗺️… — Rickler Feed, Oct 30, 2026, 09:02 UTC
  • 🚨 Binance freezes $3B USD as hack proves bigger than a stolen laptop Binance found more breach points, will cover all losses from SAFU and company funds, and expects withdrawals back in about 45 hours. Deposits are unaffected. - 𝕏/@binance 🔗 Discord · Leviathan · Source 🗺️… — Закрепи.sender, Oct 30, 2026, 09:02 UTC
  • 🌍 BINANCE HACK UPDATE: ABOUT HALF OF THE STOLEN $6.3B IS NOW FROZEN Binance's new statement (Oct 30, 4:47 AM ET): - The hacked laptop wasn't the only way in. Investigators found more breach points - About $3B frozen so far, with partners (e.g. Tether, Circle) still working to… — @MyLordBebo (X), Oct 30, 2026, 09:28 UTC
  • Binance says hot wallets compromised for about $6.3B, pledges SAFU and treasury to cover user funds - 𝕏/@binance 🔗 Discord · Leviathan · Source 🗺️ Compromised · Hacks · $BNB 🕵️ @w00tcake — Закрепи.sender, Oct 30, 2026, 20:29 UTC
  • Binance says hot wallets compromised for about $6.3B, pledges SAFU and treasury to cover user funds - 𝕏/@binance 🔗 Discord · Leviathan · Source 🗺️ Compromised · Hacks · $BNB 🕵️ @w00tcake — Rickler Feed, Oct 30, 2026, 20:29 UTC

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