# Crypto hack described as largest bank heist in history

https://mins.news/en/video/122198

- ABC News, 2026-10-30 10:06 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TeyeFeN4ks

> Binance is investigating a major security incident involving unauthorized withdrawals with an estimated financial impact of about $6.3 billion. Its initial inquiry suggests an attacker may have gained access through a DevOps engineer’s compromised laptop. Binance later found other breach points but did not specify where.

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