Revolut Had Customer Data Stolen via Fake Government Requests
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Revolut Had Customer Data Stolen via Fake Government Requests
Revolut has confirmed a customer data breach that should make anyone who uses online banking pay close attention, not because of some sophisticated zero-day exploit, but because of something much more unsettling: attackers faked government requests to extract customer data.
Key Takeaways
- Revolut confirmed a customer data breach caused by attackers submitting fake emergency government data requests
- Revolut has over 45 million customers across more than 35 countries as of mid-2026
- The fake emergency data request attack vector has previously been used against Meta and Apple
- The FBI has previously warned that cybercriminals actively purchase access to government email systems for this type of attack
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