North Korea is likely culprit behind $6.3bn crypto hack, ‘largest heist in history’
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Binance exchange says it will cover customer losses as it scrambles to freeze affected assets, with about $3bn located so far Q&A: How big a deal is the $6.3bn crypto heist? Tell us: have you been affected by the Binance hack? Business live – latest updates The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchang
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A high-security data room with rows of computer servers and screens displaying blockchain technology, where a security guard is examining a small, inconspicuous USB drive with a label 'SWIFT PAYMENTS,' hinting at the irony of advanced security measures being undermined by basic methods.
Caption: Who needs quantum computing when you can just use a thumb drive?
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Based on the original story on theguardian.com.
Editor's note
This massive hack underscores the vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency world, reminding us of the need for robust security measures as we embrace new financial technologies. It's a call to action for the community to come together and build trust through shared solutions and support.
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Panel 1
(a) What the subject is and does: Binance is the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, a platform where users buy, sell, and store digital currencies. The irony or absurdity is that a country known for isolation and strict control is suspected of orchestrating one of the largest cyber heists, which is typically associated with anonymity and digital freedom. (b) Real irony or absurdity: The juxtaposition of North Korea, a state known for being cut off from the rest of the world and heavily surveilled, being accused of hacking the largest cryptocurrency exchange, an institution that thrives on decentralization and anonymity. (c) Single funniest observation:
Narrator: North Korea must have some of the best hackers and the worst internet connection.
Panel 2
*Setting: A dimly lit room with a large monitor displaying various cryptocurrency charts. A worried-looking man in his late 30s is staring intently at the screen, his fingers hovering over the keyboard. A stack of papers labeled is piled next to him.* *Voiceover (man):*
Setting: CRYPTO REPORTS
Voiceover: Binance just announced a $6.3 billion heist. Someone must be really good at sneaking through firewalls.
Panel 3
*Setting: The same room, but now the man's face is visibly startled as he reads an official statement from Binance on the screen. His eyes widen in disbelief.* *Man (reading statement):*
Man: We are working with law enforcement to track down the hackers.
Panel 4
*Setting: A small, cluttered office with a North Korean propaganda poster on the wall. A man in military uniform sits at a desk, surrounded by stacks of documents and outdated computer equipment. He is typing furiously on a clunky, old computer.* *North Korean hacker (muttering to himself):*
North Korean: North Korea must have some of the best hackers and the worst internet connection.
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