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Just before Israel launch • Fintech giant Revolut confirms customer data breach by fake government requests

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Revolut confirmed it disclosed sensitive customer information after complying with fraudulent requests that used a legitimate government agency email domain and valid credentials. The leaked personal data affected a limited number of customers and reportedly included passports, driving licences and verification selfies (facial images). Revolut said it blocked the spoofed address after the incident. The breach has prompted debate about whether pressure to respond quickly to official-looking requests can weaken verification checks, and it comes as Revolut prepares to launch in Israel.

Why it's trending

Because the incident involves government-email spoofing that exposed KYC documents and happened just before Revolut's planned Israel launch, attention spiked now.

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If Revolut fell for a fake government email, your bank's 'fast official response' policy might be the real vulnerability, not hacker skillsets.

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