North Korean hackers steal $400 million in crypto using fake video calls
North Korean hackers stole over $400 million in cryptocurrency through fake video calls, according to the FBI. More than 900 victims were targeted by the scheme, known as FaceStealer, over the past 18 months. The group uses impersonation and malware to access personal information, highlighting vulnerabilities in video conferencing security.
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Published 13 Nov 2026, 02:48 UTC · Updated 13 Nov 2026, 03:20 UTC
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