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US disrupts North Korean campaign behind $400 million crypto theft

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Summary

  • The US has disrupted a North Korean social engineering campaign called 'FaceStealer', which is reported to have stolen over $400 million in cryptocurrency.

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Last change 1h ago · Next recheck 15 Nov 2026, 16:33 UK time

  1. Story14 Nov 2026, 16:33 UK time · 1h ago

    Linked reporting from BleepingComputer (independent original reporting).

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  • ClaimedHeadline60% confidence

    US disrupts North Korean campaign behind $400 million crypto theft

  • ProbableSummary fact75% confidence

    Government has disrupted a North Korean social engineering campaign called 'FaceStealer', responsible for stealing more than $400 million in cryptocurrency.