Revolut Data Breach Exposes Customer Information via Fake Government Request
- Revolut mistakenly disclosed sensitive customer data, including passport copies and Bitcoin transaction histories, following a fraudulent request.
- The breach was due to an impersonation scam using a legitimate government agency’s email domain.
- A “limited” number of customers were affected, with no impact on systems or funds, according to Revolut.
- Crypto investigator ZachXBT indicated the incident targeted high-net-worth users, raising concerns about “wrench attacks.”
Revolut experienced a significant data breach after falling for a sophisticated impersonation scam that appeared to be from a government agency. The breach exposed extensive personal and financial information of customers, including full Bitcoin transaction histories, though Revolut reports that systems and funds remain secure.
This incident highlights the vulnerabilities in handling sensitive data even by major fintech companies like Revolut and raises questions about the effectiveness of current security measures against such scams targeting high-value crypto holders. Source
