Revolut Users Targeted by Hackers Posing as Italian Officials
- Hackers called Iamnotavillain accessed records of about 680 Revolut users.
- The group demanded 6,000 monero (XMR), valued at approximately $3 million, for the data.
- Attackers exploited Italy’s Posta Elettronica Certificata (PEC) system to appear legitimate.
- Revolut disclosed the scam on September 12, confirming no breach of its core network.
The hackers used a legitimate government email system to trick Revolut into handing over sensitive customer information without breaching their servers directly. This method allowed them to collect detailed identity packages on targeted users with substantial cryptocurrency activity.
The attackers’ demand for monero (XMR) highlights the ongoing risk posed by sophisticated social engineering tactics in the cryptocurrency space, emphasizing the need for enhanced verification processes. (Source)
