09/14/2026
π¨ TRUSTED REQUEST. WRONG PERSON.
Revolut has disclosed a data breach after attackers impersonated a government agency and convinced the company to share sensitive customer information.
The exposed data reportedly included identity details, passports and driverβs licenses, contact information, IBANs and transaction history.
The attack highlights a critical cybersecurity lesson:
π A legitimate-looking request can still be malicious.
Attackers increasingly rely on impersonation, social engineering and trusted channels to bypass security controls.
For businesses, verifying the identity and authenticity of every sensitive request is essential.
Never assume. Always verify.