Threat actors who targeted Revolut are publicly posting sensitive customer data and threatening daily further releases unless paid. The group accuses the fintech of privacy negligence and improper data sharing outside its jurisdiction.
The Daily Hodl•Daily Hodl Agent14 Sept
Attackers reportedly published identity documents and selfies belonging to Revolut customers and threatened to release more data each day until the fintech pays.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Felix Ng14 Sept
Passports, selfies and financial transaction histories of some customers were revealed to a fraudster using a government agency domain.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Michael Millard13 Sept
In this attack was Revolut’s security defeated entirely or just manipulated?
AMBCrypto•Ishika Kumari13 Sept
The breach highlights vulnerabilities in fintech security, emphasizing the need for robust verification processes to protect sensitive customer data.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team12 Sept
This incident highlights vulnerabilities in email authentication protocols, posing significant risks to fintech firms' regulatory compliance and trust.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team12 Sept
Onchain investigator ZachXBT speculated that the incident may have been targeting high-net-worth users.
The Block•Zack Abrams12 Sept
The fintech company fulfilled a fraudulent information request sent from a government agency's own email domain, exposing ID documents and full crypto transaction histories for a "limited" number of users.
Revolut disclosed customers’ passports, verification selfies and Bitcoin transaction histories after treating a fraudulent government request as legitimate. Affected customers were told Friday that the disclosed information could include passport or driver’s license copies, verification selfies, names, dates of birth, occupations, home addresses, phone numbers, IBANs, and account statements. Withdrawal records and complete transaction histories, […]
CryptoSlate•Oluwapelumi Adejumo12 Sept
The institution shared personally identifiable information from an unknown number of users after receiving a request from an unauthorized government email account. The shared documents include identity details, ID and verification information, and financial statements, putting affected users at risk. Revolut Leaks Customer Information To Unidentified Threat Actors Revolut, a UK-based neobank, became the latest […]
Bitcoin.com News•Sergio Goschenko12 Sept
The exposed information was sensitive, extensive, and included identity documents, financial records, and crypto activity.
CoinDesk•Shaurya Malwa12 Sept
Revolut confirms a fake government email pulled customer data, including passports and Bitcoin records.
BeInCrypto•Lockridge Okoth12 Sept
Revolut has disclosed customer identities and financial records, including Bitcoin transaction histories, after acting on a fraudulent request that appeared to come from a government agency. According to a Revolut customer notice shared on Telegram by on-chain investigator ZachXBT, the…
This incident highlights the critical need for robust verification processes to prevent unauthorized data disclosures and protect customer privacy.
CryptoBriefing•Vivian Nguyen12 Sept
The rise of onchain financial products could democratize global market access, challenging traditional brokerage models and regulatory frameworks.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team10 Sept
The integration of major financial players into the tokenized RWA market signals a shift towards mainstream adoption, potentially revolutionizing financial infrastructure.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team7 Sept
But is Revolut’s U.S. bank approval a new win for the crypto industry?
AMBCrypto•Ishika Kumari5 Sept
Revolut has secured conditional OCC approval for a U.S. national bank charter, clearing a major regulatory hurdle in just six months. If final approvals arrive, the fintech plans to launch Revolut Bank US in 2027 with deposits, lending, cards, crypto, and eventually stablecoins. Revolut Eyes US Stablecoins After Clearing Key OCC Hurdle Revolut has moved […]
Bitcoin.com News•Emmanuel Musa4 Sept
Revolut and OpenReserve received preliminary OCC approval to form US national banks, with both planning cryptocurrency and stablecoin-related services.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Helen Partz4 Sept