Revolut’s mishandling of a bogus government request leads to exposure of Bitcoin activity and passport data
In a recent security breach that has sparked considerable discussion across the fintech community, Revolut, the UK‑based digital banking service, inadvertently disclosed a trove of personal information after treating a counterfeit government request as authentic. The incident, which unfolded earlier this year, serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities that can arise when verification proc…
Sept. 12, 2026, 10:11 a.m.