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Revolut Denies Hacker Contact Over Reported $3M Ransom Claim

Bitcoin.com News·September 17, 2026·1 min read
Revolut Denies Hacker Contact Over Reported $3M Ransom Claim

Revolut said it has received no direct ransom demands following a recent data breach. Certik analyst Jonathan Riss warned that mandatory know your customer (KYC) rules force platforms to store sensitive identity data, making them high-value targets for hackers. The breach reportedly involved a $3 million ransom claim.

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