Got a Video Call Invite From a Crypto Contact? FBI Says It Could Be North Korea
The FBI is warning crypto holders about FaceStealer, a scheme North Korean hackers use to drain funds via fake video calls. The bureau says it has taken more than $400 million over the last 18 months. Anyone who owns crypto, works in Web3, or maintains open-source code is a potential target, the FBI adds. How The post Got a Video Call Invite From a Crypto Contact? FBI Says It Could Be North Korea appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Key Takeaways
- The FBI is warning crypto holders about FaceStealer, a scheme North Korean hackers use to drain funds via fake video calls.
- The bureau says it has taken more than $400 million over the last 18 months.
- Anyone who owns crypto, works in Web3, or maintains open-source code is a potential target, the FBI adds.
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