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Daily Cyber News: Customer records exposed through a fake government request

Revolut released sensitive identity and financial records after accepting a fraudulent request that appeared to come from a legitimate government agency. The material reportedly included copies of identity documents, verification selfies, contact details, account statements, and complete transaction histories for a limited number of users. Revolut said its systems and customer accounts weren’t compromised, customer funds remained safe, and it notified affected customers and authorities.

Key context: That distinction matters, but it doesn’t remove the risk.

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