Binance's co-founder Yi He disputes a user's claim of a $1M loss owing to a security vulnerability. She blames the error on the user's compromised machine rather than the platform's security.
This occurrence has sparked debate, with trader Nakamao blaming the significant loss on unusual leveraged trades on his compromised account, alleging Binance provided no warning.
Binance reacts, claiming that a rogue plugin compromised Nakamao's account and emphasizing the quick response to freeze the account upon the alarm. Despite this, they rejected reimbursement, citing the user's culpability for the security breach.
This event highlights the hidden dangers of cookie plugins and the ongoing necessity for vigilant online security procedures.