Revolut confirms customer data breach through fake government requests

Revolut confirmed it notified affected customers after customer data was exposed through fake government requests. The company also alerted the relevant government agency, law enforcement, and financial regulators.

The incident highlights how abuse of official data-request channels is becoming a growing security risk for fintechs and online platforms. Companies may face pressure to strengthen verification of government inquiries and add safeguards around sensitive customer data disclosures.