Revolut Hackers Demand $3M Monero Ransom After Stealing Customer Data

A group of hackers has demanded $3 million in Monero from Revolut after stealing sensitive customer data, including names, dates of birth, occupations, and account information. The attackers claim they will sell the data to other criminals if their demand is not met within a 24-hour timeframe.

The breach appears to be targeted at high-net-worth individuals, with the hackers using blockchain analysis to identify Revolut customers with substantial holdings before stealing their data. This approach aligns with recent trends in violent attacks on known crypto owners.

Revolut has confirmed that it was a sophisticated impersonation scam that led to the theft of customer data, which included passport and driving license copies, selfies for verification, account statements, and transaction histories.