Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has suffered the largest hack in the sector’s history, with attackers attempting to steal $US6.3 billion ($8.9 billion) in digital funds this morning.
The true scale of the theft is still unclear, with approximately $US3 billion ($4.2 billion) in funds currently frozen.
“This is definitely the largest [crypto hack] to date,” said Nicholas Turnbull, a blockchain forensics expert and the director of Crypto Consulting Australia.
“You won’t know [the full impact] until the dust all settles down.“
Binance confirmed in a statement to ABC News that it had been the victim of an attack, saying hackers may have gained access to a staff member’s laptop.
“We have found no evidence of any wallet private key leak,” a…
