# Hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance—2 habits that take ‘a few seconds’ can help you avoid similar traps

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/hackers-stole-6-3-billion-from-binance-2-habits-that-take-a-few-seconds-can-help-you-avoid-similar-traps/
- Published: 2026-11-13T22:06:55+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T10:52:50+00:00
- Original publisher: CNBC (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.cnbc.com/make-it/2026/11/13/binance-hack-2-online-habits-that-can-help-you-avoid-scams-.html
- Topics: Business, Cybersecurity, Research, Science, Technology

## Key points

- Pause before downloading unfamiliar software.
- Verify people and organisations through independent sources.
- A convincing profile is not proof of legitimacy.

## Summary

Binance says hackers exploited two of its engineers to gain access to its systems, highlighting how convincing online deception can be. The article focuses on two quick habits that may help people avoid similar traps: pause before downloading unfamiliar material and check claims or identities using independent sources.

In one case, an engineer downloaded malicious software; in another, an employee was approached by someone posing as a recruiter for a fake company and was persuaded by a polished social media profile. The article recommends opening new browser tabs to find authoritative information about unfamiliar people, organisations or software. A lack of independent information can itself be a warning sign.

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