FBI Warns of $400 Million Scam Using Deepfake Videos
North Korean hackers use stolen webcam footage to lure victims into fake meetings and steal cryptocurrency.
The FBI has issued a warning regarding a criminal operation that moved $400 million in cryptocurrency over the last 18 months. North Korean hackers use compromised accounts and video recordings to impersonate known contacts during virtual meetings.
The scheme involves hacking profiles on platforms such as Telegram, LinkedIn, Slack, and Discord. With access to conversation histories, the criminals send personalized meeting invitations via fake copies of services like Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
During these calls, the attackers display recorded videos of previous victims to simulate real participation. Once the victim joins the room, malicious software is installed under the guise of resolving technical audio or connection issues.
The U.S. Department of Justice disrupted the cloud infrastructure used by the criminals on November 12. The FBI seized more than 900 webcam videos captured during the attacks, which aim to steal digital assets and sensitive information.
The spread of fake videos and deepfakes in corporate environments increases cybersecurity risks for digital asset firms.
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