Got a Video Call Invite From a Crypto Contact? FBI Says It Could Be North Korea
Open the sourceReported by BeInCrypto, beincrypto.com, 13 November 2026, by Phil Haunhorst
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The FBI has warned that North Korean hackers are using a scheme dubbed FaceStealer to drain cryptocurrency from holders through fake video calls, with losses exceeding $400 million over the past 18 months. The warning highlights the growing threat of social-engineering attacks on crypto users, beyond exploits of smart contracts or exchanges. Watch for further FBI advisories and whether exchanges and wallets add call-verification prompts or other safeguards.
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FBI, North Korea, FaceStealer