Feds announce seizure of $1.2 billion from Binance theft; also takedown of ‘FaceStealer’ tools

The Department of Justice and FBI have taken two separate actions against North Korea-linked cryptocurrency theft operations. These actions include the seizure of a significant amount of money and the takedown of certain malicious tools. The seized amount is substantial, totaling $1.2 billion. The malicious tools taken down are referred to as 'FaceStealer' tools. The actions are part of a response to cryptocurrency theft operations linked to North Korea. The seizure and takedown are the result of a joint effort by the Department of Justice and the FBI.