Revolut Confirms Data Breach After Fraudsters Fake Government Data Requests
TechNadu · x · 2026-09-14
Revolut has confirmed a data breach in which fraudsters allegedly used a legitimate government agency email domain to submit fake customer-data requests, bypassing verification.
Reportedly exposed data includes passports, verification selfies, account statements and transaction histories. The incident highlights how identity-impersonation social engineering (a BEC-style variant) can defeat request-verification processes at fintech companies.
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