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Revolut customer data exposed by hackers using fake government request

Revolut customer data exposed by hackers using fake government request

Revolut disclosed sensitive customer information, including passport copies and full transaction histories, after receiving a fraudulent request. The financial technology company processed the request, thinking it was a genuine information demand from legal or governmental authorities. The incident has raised concerns about the security of mandatory Know Your Customer data collection.

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