Revolut inadvertently exposes customer data to hackers

Revolut disclosed sensitive customer information, including passport copies, verification selfies, and Bitcoin transaction histories, after falling victim to a fraudulent request that appeared to originate from a legitimate government agency. The company has blocked the unauthorized mailbox and notified affected customers and regulators, though it has not disclosed the number of impacted users. The incident has sparked criticism regarding the extensive data collection practices required by financial compliance standards.