Binance blocked 57 suspected North Korea-linked attacks this year

Binance identified and blocked 57 suspected North Korea-linked cyber attacks in 2026, co-founder He Yi said, according to Odaily. He Yi said even a single missed attack could carry large costs, adding that "this should not happen." The attack methods cited include fake job interviews, malware disguised as popular developer tools, compromised software packages and browser extensions, fake video-conferencing apps, and social engineering aimed at stealing login credentials or installing remote-access malware. The disclosure matters because North Korea-linked personnel have previously been reported using remote hiring interviews as an intrusion vector, putting exchange security and recruitment pipelines in focus. What to watch next is whether Binance details the 57 cases and whether other exchanges report similar blocked attempts.