Revolut Hacked Through Compromised Italian Email System, Demands $3 Million in XMR

A hacking syndicate known as Iamnotavillain has been deceiving Revolut by posing as Italian law enforcement officials through a real government email system. The attackers claim to have obtained customer files, including passports, selfies, and transaction histories, on around 680 users in 31 countries.

The hackers initially demanded 10,000 Bitcoin (BTC), but later revealed that this figure was an impersonator's mistake. Instead, they now demand 6,000 Monero (XMR) worth roughly $3 million to keep the stolen files off the market.

Revolut maintains that its systems and customer funds were unaffected by the breach, as the attackers did not penetrate the company's core network or drain customer accounts. However, the real danger lies in the stolen records being used for impersonation, account resets, fake support calls, and follow-on attacks against other financial services.