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Revolut Hackers Demand $3 Million in Monero After Customer Data Breach

CoinCentral·September 17, 2026·1 min read
Revolut Hackers Demand $3 Million in Monero After Customer Data Breach

Hackers calling themselves 'iamnotavillain' demanded 6,000 Monero (worth ~$3 million) from Revolut within 24 hours. At least 680 customer accounts were affected after fraudulent government requests passed Revolut's security checks. Stolen data includes passports, driving licences, identity photos, and full transaction histories. The hackers used blockchain analysis to target customers with large crypto holdings.

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