Binance hack: How to spot fake support messages after the $6.3 billion theft
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
More from Michelle →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.