FBI Says North Korean Hackers Stole Over $400 Million in Crypto Using Deepfake Video Calls

The FBI has determined that North Korean hackers stole over $400 million in cryptocurrency through a social engineering scheme. This scheme, codenamed FaceStealer, involved the use of deepfake video calls and was carried out over the last 18 months. The discovery is part of a coordinated set of actions announced by the US government, which also involves cloud-based elements. The hackers, tied to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, used these tactics to deceive victims and gain access to their funds. The total value of stolen cryptocurrency exceeds $400 million. The US government has taken action in response to these findings.