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By Maheen Hernandez
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Hackers stole about 7000 Bitcoin from Binance. This, Binance states is a security breach at a large scale. The breach was discovered on May 07, 2019.
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Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance in his letter stated that the hackers were able to gain access to API keys, two-factor authentication codes, and other information.
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This disclosure came after Zhao tweeted about how the exchange was undertaking “some unscheduled server maintenance.” He further added that the funds were safe.
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Zhao stated that the exchange might not have identified all the accounts that were impacted.
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“The hackers had the patience to wait, and execute well-prepared actions through multiple seemingly independent accounts at the most opportune time.
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The sooner the hacking even was executed the internal alarms were executed, and Zhao stated that the exchange had actually frozen withdrawals following the discovery of the…
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Cautions stated, “the hackers may still control certain user accounts.”
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Binance is set to perform an “a thorough security review” thus consisting of systems and data for the next week.
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The SAFU “Secure Asset Fund for Users” will be used to cover up for the losses, which might not impact the users per the notice.
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The SAFU consists of 10% fund all the trading fees that are normally absorbed by the exchange. This fund was initially launched to protect Binance's users "in extreme cases.
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Zhao stated, “In this difficult time, we strive to maintain transparency and would be appreciative of your support.”
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He further concluded his letter by stating that he will be participating in the “ask-me-anything.” Scheduled on Twitter.
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The markets have until now responded to Bitcoin price post the incident. The native currency of Bitcoin BNB is down by 8.
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