North Korean hackers used fake video calls in $400M crypto hack, says FBI

What happened: The FBI says North Korean state-sponsored hackers stole more than $400 million in cryptocurrency using fake video calls to steal identities, a scheme it calls FaceStealer. Key numbers: More than $400 million taken; more than 900 victims over the last 18 months. Why it matters: The FBI says the North Korean regime relies on large-scale cryptocurrency theft to fund its illicit weapons program, and describes FaceStealer as highly effective at deceiving even experienced, security conscious users. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

The FBI says North Korean state-sponsored hackers stole more than $400 million in cryptocurrency using fake video calls to steal identities, a scheme it calls FaceStealer.

The FBI says the North Korean regime relies on large-scale cryptocurrency theft to fund its illicit weapons program, and describes FaceStealer as highly effective at deceiving even experienced, security conscious users.