North Korean hackers used fake video calls to steal over $400 million in crypto, FBI says
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What happened
The FBI says North Korean hackers tricked crypto and tech workers into joining fake video calls that secretly installed malware. The scheme has reportedly led to more than $400 million being stolen over 18 months. The FBI says it has disrupted the infrastructure used, and North Korea denies the accusations.
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What to do
- Be cautious of unexpected video call invitations that ask you to install software or an update, even when they appear to come from a known contact.
- Verify with a known contact through a separate channel if a meeting invitation comes from an account that may have been hijacked.
- Watch for the DOJ's reported move to seize $1.2 billion tied to the Binance hack.
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