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Binance denies breach claim after ShinyHunters post
Nov 9, 2026 · Summarized by Fundy Tech from 2 sources
The 30-second version
Binance says it found no evidence of a breach after a threat actor claimed to sell data on 335 million users. The exchange told customers to watch for phishing and never share keys or codes.
Key points
- The actor asked for $900,000 for the alleged data.
- Binance said its systems and customer data were not compromised.
- The claim included KYC files, passwords, wallet keys and transaction history.
- Binance recently said North Korean hackers stole about $6.34 billion in crypto.
Why it matters
Scams built around fake breach claims can still target customers with phishing and account theft attempts. Small investors should be careful with any message asking for passwords, 2FA codes or seed phrases.
Who’s affected: Binance customers and crypto users
What to do
- Do not share passwords, 2FA codes, seed phrases or private keys.
- Watch for phishing messages tied to this claim.
- Use strong, unique passwords and MFA.
- Verify account alerts through Binance directly.
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