# FBI Warns North Korea's FaceStealer Scheme Steals Identities

> FBI reveals North Korean hackers use fake video calls to steal identities and crypto, targeting over 900 victims.
- Title: FBI Warns North Korea's FaceStealer Scheme Steals Identities
- Summary: FBI reveals North Korean hackers use fake video calls to steal identities and crypto, targeting over 900 victims.
- Keywords: fbi, north korea, facestealer, malware, cryptocurrency, identity theft, hackers, apt 38, bluenoroff, PCMAG
- Source: PCMAG — https://pcmag.com/news/fbi-north-koreas-facestealer-scheme-can-hijack-identities-spread-malware
- Author: Michael Kan
- Published: 2026-11-12T22:15:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fbi, north korea, facestealer, malware, cryptocurrency, identity theft, hackers, apt 38, bluenoroff, technology
## FBI Alert
FBI warns North Korean hacking scheme uses fake video calls and malware to steal identities and scam victims.
## 900 Victims Targeted
Federal officials report the FaceStealer campaign has targeted at least 900 people in a Thursday briefing.
## FaceStealer Campaign
The FaceStealer campaign targets victims through fake job interviews and cryptocurrency scams.
## APT 38 Group
North Korean state-sponsored group APT 38, also known as Bluenoroff, uses deepfakes to perpetuate hacking.
## Hijack Video Calls
Hackers use fake or hijacked social media accounts to send messages and invite victims to video calls.
## Malware Installation
Victims see fake audio errors and are tricked into installing malware that steals cryptocurrency and passwords.
## Over $400 Million Stolen
FBI estimates FaceStealer netted more than $400 million in cryptocurrency over the last 18 months.
## Open-Source Attacks
Hackers tamper with open-source software projects to infect more users and steal identities.
## Key takeaway

FBI says North Korean group APT 38 stole over $400 million in crypto using FaceStealer scheme targeting 900+ victims.