FBI says North Korean hackers stole over $400M in crypto
Nov 13, 2026 · Summarized by Fundy Tech from The Hacker News
The FBI says North Korea-linked hackers stole more than $400 million in cryptocurrency in 18 months using deepfake video calls. The U.S. also seized the cloud infrastructure used in the campaign.
Key points
- The scheme is called FaceStealer.
- The FBI says theft topped $400 million in 18 months.
- The DoJ also seized more than $1.2 billion in other stolen crypto.
- Targets were people in crypto and Web3 sectors.
Why it matters
Anyone in crypto, Web3 or online finance should treat unexpected video-meeting invitations as high risk. Deepfakes and trusted accounts can make scams look real. Businesses should verify identities through a second channel before sharing links or credentials.
Who’s affected: Crypto and Web3 workers and investors
What to do
- Verify video meeting requests through another channel.
- Train staff on deepfake and social-engineering scams.
- Report suspicious crypto contacts and invitations promptly.
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