Justice · Washington, D.C., United States · United States of America · November 13, 2026

US disrupts North Korean fake video-call crypto scheme

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Nov 12, 9:48 PM ET

The US Justice Department said it disrupted a scheme in which North Korean hackers used fake video calls to steal over $400 million. The FBI said more than 900 victims fell for the FaceStealer scheme over 18 months.

Why it matters

It shows how state-linked hackers target crypto users.

Background

North Korea has stolen large sums of crypto despite sanctions.

Sources

• BBC News ↗Nov 12, 9:48 PM ET
• UPI ↗Nov 13, 2:23 AM ET

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