Revolut Leaks Passports, Bitcoin Transaction Histories to Fake Government Request
In brief Revolut disclosed sensitive customer data—including passport copies, verification selfies and full Bitcoin transaction histories—after fulfilling a fraudulent request sent from a government agency's legitimate...
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A notable development has hit the crypto markets. In brief Revolut disclosed sensitive customer data—including passport copies, verification selfies and full Bitcoin transaction histories—after fulfilling a fraudulent request sent from a government agency's legitimate email domain. A Revolut spokesperson confirmed it was "a sophisticated external impersonation scam," said a "limited" number of customers were affected, and stated systems and funds were unaffected, but declined to give numbers or name the agency.
ZachXBT said the breach appeared to target high-net-worth users, raising "wrench attack" concerns amid a wave of similar leaks.
This shift continues to shape the digital-asset landscape, with analysts examining its near-term effects.
