Revolut stated that no hacker has directly contacted the bank, though Italian authorities are investigating the compromised government emails. The fintech company is currently operationalizing its U.S. bank charter and holds a $110 billion valuation, with CEO Nik Storonsky stating a public offering would not take place until at least 2028.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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IAmNotAVillain Demands $3 Million After Stealing Data of 680 Revolut Users
Cybersecurity30 days ago
A group called IAmNotAVillain exploited an official Italian government email system to trick Revolut into releasing the data of approximately 680 customers. The hackers sent forged European Investigation Orders from a compromised Italian Ministry of the Interior account to obtain identity information and transaction histories for users identified as "crypto whales" who hold significant cryptocurrency assets. The attackers are now demanding a $3 million ransom in Monero to prevent the sale of the compromised information.
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