Revolut Faces Data Leak Threat from Cyber Attackers
- Sensitive customer data, including selfies and identity documents, has been leaked by attackers.
- Notable individuals affected include tennis player Alexander Shevchenko and Gamdom CEO Felix Römer.
- Attackers threaten to release more data daily until Revolut complies with their demands.
- The leaked information includes full names, dates of birth, occupations, contact details, and Bitcoin transaction history.
- Revolut attributed the breach to a sophisticated impersonation scam using a legitimate government email domain.
- The company stated that the breach affected a limited number of customers and did not compromise its systems or customer funds.
The ongoing threat from attackers highlights the risks associated with identity theft as they continue to release sensitive information daily. Revolut’s response indicates that customer security measures remain intact despite the breach’s impact on select individuals.
With leaked data including Bitcoin transaction history, this incident raises significant concerns about privacy in the cryptocurrency space.(Source)
