Binance and Deribit revoke SignalPlus API keys after security alert

Technology · First reported 5 Nov, 11:08 · Updated 23:01

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Binance and Deribit said they removed API keys connected to SignalPlus after the trading platform reported a potential security issue. Binance said its own systems were unaffected and user funds remained safe; Deribit reported no indication that its systems or data were affected.

Binance and Deribit said on Thursday they had removed API keys linked to SignalPlus following a reported potential security issue.
Binance described the action as a precaution and said its systems were unaffected and user funds remained safe.
Deribit said its investigation found no indication that its systems or data were affected.
Binance urged SignalPlus users to review positions and open orders directly, and to wait for SignalPlus to confirm the issue is resolved before reconnecting.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao advised people using SignalPlus with other exchanges to revoke their API keys.

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Key facts

Action: Binance and Deribit removed API keys linked to SignalPlus.
Reason: SignalPlus reported a potential security issue.
Binance statement: Its systems were unaffected and user funds remained safe.
Deribit statement: It found no indication its systems or data were affected.
User guidance: Check positions and open orders, and wait for SignalPlus to confirm resolution before reconnecting.