Revolut reports data breach involving KYC and Bitcoin transaction records
Revolut disclosed that an unauthorized third party accessed sensitive customer information by impersonating a government agency via email. The company stated that its internal systems and customer funds remain secure. Potentially exposed data includes personal identification, account statements, and full transaction histories, including Bitcoin records. Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès confirmed he was among those affected. Revolut has notified relevant authorities, while on-chain investigator ZachXBT suggested the breach may be limited in scope but potentially targeted at high-net-worth individuals.
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