Criminals demand $768m to keep Revolut client data undisclosed

British financial service provider Revolut has officially confirmed a cyberattack, as a result of which personal information belonging to some clients may have fallen into the hands of unauthorised third parties. The company is currently not disclosing the exact number of affected users.

Criminals' methods and demands

According to experts, hackers used forged requests allegedly made on behalf of government agencies to gain access to the data. Blockchain researchers indicate that the exfiltrated information may include KYC documents, identity verification photos, bank account numbers, and financial transaction history.

The criminals have demanded a payment of 10,000 bitcoins, which amounts to approximately $768 million at the current exchange rate. This sum is to be transferred on the condition that the stolen database remains undisclosed.

Notable figures from the gaming industry among the victims

Data that hackers claim belongs to Felix Riemer has already appeared in public access. He is the owner of the Gamdom and Skins.com platforms, a streamer on the WatchGamesTV channel, and an employee of the iGaming service Yeet. Currently, information about data leaks involving other specific individuals has not been confirmed.

Bank's response and fund protection

Revolut representatives stated that they have already blocked the address used during the attack and have informed law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, and government institutions about the incident. The company emphasised that clients' financial funds remain safe and were not affected by this cyberattack.