Revolut suffered a data leak where sensitive client information, including high-profile individuals such as tennis player Shevchenko and Felix Römer, CEO of Gamdom/Skinscom, was published by hackers. The hackers demanded a ransom from Revolut, threatening to release more data if their demands were not met. They accused the neobank of sharing sensitive data outside its jurisdiction and of negligence in protecting clients. This incident occurs as Revolut has recently received approval to launch a bank in the United States, potentially undermining its banking ambitions. Previous cases of leaks and crypto-related extortion are documented, including waves in France.
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