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# The FBI says North Korean hackers stole $400M\+ in crypto in the last 18 months using "FaceStealer", a scheme involving fake video calls and AI deepfakes \(A\.J\. Vicens/Reuters\)

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**Published:** 2026-11-12T23:35:01.000Z
**Category:** Regulation
**Topics:** safety

## Summary

The FBI says North Korean hackers stole $400M\+ in crypto in the last 18 months\. This theft used "FaceStealer", a scheme involving fake video calls and AI deepfakes\.

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://www.techmeme.com/261112/p63>)