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FBI says North Korean hackers used fake video calls in crypto theft
400MUSD
The FBI says FaceStealer hackers stole more than $400 million in cryptocurrency.
The FBI says a North Korea-linked operation called FaceStealer stole more than $400m in cryptocurrency from over 900 victims during the past 18 months. Authorities say hackers used fake video calls and malware to target people in the cryptocurrency and web3 sectors.
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- 400MUSD
AllegedThe FBI says FaceStealer hackers stole more than $400 million in cryptocurrency.
“taken more than $400 million in cryptocurrency”
- 900people
AllegedThe FBI says more than 900 people have fallen victim to FaceStealer during the past 18 months.
“More than 900 victims have fallen prey to the scheme”
FaceStealer targets people working in cryptocurrency and web3, especially open-source software developers and maintainers.
“aggressively targets those who work in the cryptocurrency and web3 sectors”