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FBI disrupts North Korean fake video call scheme tied to $400 million theft
Image: CoinGapeThe FBI said it disrupted infrastructure used by North Korean hackers in a fake video call scheme. The attackers used fake video meetings to record victims' webcams and install malware. The scheme stole over $400 million in cryptocurrency over 18 months. The FBI said it found and disrupted videos from more than 900 victims. Attackers impersonated people victims knew and used fake technical issues to prompt malware installation.
Key points
- The FBI disrupted infrastructure used by North Korean hackers in a fake video call scheme.
- Attackers used fake video meetings to record webcams and install malware.
- The scheme stole more than $400 million in cryptocurrency over 18 months.
- The FBI found and disrupted videos from more than 900 victims.
- Attackers impersonated people victims knew and used fake technical issues to prompt malware.
Why it matters
Crypto and Web3 workers are targets of fake video calls that can give attackers access to wallets and accounts. The FBI advises verifying meeting invitations and avoiding software installed through unexpected prompts.
What's unclear
The reports give different names for the campaign, FaceStealer and FaceDealer.
Sources · 2 publishers
CryptoPotato
Tier 2
Crypto Executives Targeted in $400M North Korea Hacking Scheme: FBI
Coverage timeline
- First reported by CoinGape
- Also reported by CryptoPotato
- CryptoVideos brief published
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