Binance hack: How to spot fake support messages after the $6.3 billion theft
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM · 1 min read
Got a message from “Binance support” this week? Slow down before you tap. Hackers took about $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency from Binance, the world’s biggest crypto exchange, on Oct. 29. In an Oct. 30 update, Binance said it will cover the losses, not its customers, and told users to trust only its official channels for news, according to AP News.