Revolut Attackers Begin Leaking Customer Data
Revolut said a limited number of customers were affected and that systems and customer funds remained unaffected after an impersonation scam exposed identity records.
- Attackers began posting sensitive Revolut customer information on Telegram, threatening to release more data daily until the fintech pays. The published files include identity documents and verification selfies.
- Revolut stated on Saturday that the breach resulted from a "sophisticated external impersonation scam." Attackers used an email address from a legitimate government agency domain to submit fraudulent information requests.
- Friday notifications from Revolut confirmed the exposure of full names, dates of birth, occupations, account statements, and full transaction histories, including records of Bitcoin transactions.
- Revolut maintained that systems and customer funds remain unaffected, claiming the breach affected a "limited number" of customers despite the attackers' ongoing extortion threats.
- International Cyber Digest reported on Sunday that identity documents and selfies belonging to tennis player Alexander Shevchenko and Gamdom CEO Felix were among the exposed files, increasing identity theft risks.
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Revolut reports to BNR that ‘approximately 680 affected customers have been identified, including 36 in the Netherlands’ from a fraud attempt the online bank previously fell for. Cybercriminals impersonated a government agency via email and requested customer data from Revolut, which the online bank subsequently forwarded. A spokesperson says that the affected customers have been contacted directly and that Revolut will provide them with ‘ongoin…
The data of approximately 680 customers of the online bank Revolut, including ten in Belgium, were misdisclosed to a fraudster, said Monday night the company. ...
Attackers posing as a government agency led Revolut to disclose data from a limited number of clients, including personal and financial information. The company blocked the address used in the scheme and stated that the client's systems and funds were not affected.
Online bank Revolut handed customer data over to cyber criminals
Dutch Revolut customers were among those whose personal information was handed over to cybercriminals, according to an investigation by BNR. The broadcaster says it has seen payment account information, verification photos, and copies of customers’ identity documents. Revolut has not disclosed how many Dutch customers were affected or exactly what data was obtained. The online bank says customers’ funds and its own systems were not affected.
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