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Revolut customer data exposed in fake UK law enforcement phishing attack

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Revolut has reportedly fallen victim to a sophisticated phishing attack, leading to the exposure of sensitive customer data. Attackers impersonated UK law enforcement agencies, including the National Crime Agency and Metropolitan Police, to trick Revolut into handing over personal information. The compromised data includes passports, selfies, and transaction histories, with the perpetrators demanding a 10,000 Bitcoin ransom. AI

IMPACT This incident highlights significant security vulnerabilities in financial institutions, potentially impacting customer trust and leading to stricter data protection measures.

RANK_REASON The article details a security breach at a financial services company, which falls under the 'tool' category as it relates to the misuse of technology and data.

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Revolut customer data exposed in fake UK law enforcement phishing attack

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Revolut falls for fake government requests, hands over customer data

    Passports, selfies, transaction histories exposed as self-proclaimed culprits demand 10,000 Bitcoin

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