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Revolut crypto breach: fake Italian government emails exposed 680 crypto whales

The Cryptonomist·September 16, 2026·1 min read
Revolut crypto breach: fake Italian government emails exposed 680 crypto whales

A wave of stolen identity documents, transaction histories, and bitcoin records tied to Revolut's wealthiest crypto customers has surfaced online. The breach exposed personal data from 680 high-net-worth accounts, traced to a compromised Italian government mailbox rather than a break-in at the fintech. Hackers posing as Italian government officials orchestrated the attack.

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