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Revolut reportedly facing $3m ransom demand after hackers steal hundreds of customers’ data

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What happened

Europe’s largest financial technology company confirmed it had fallen victim to an impersonation scam last week Revolut is facing a reported $3m (£2.

Key facts

  • Europe’s largest financial technology company confirmed it had fallen victim to an impersonation scam last week Revolut is facing a reported $3m (£2.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:58:56 UTC.

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  1. Next forecasts bigger profits after hot weather lifts sales

  2. Revolut reportedly facing $3m ransom demand after hackers steal hundreds of customers’ data

  3. Nike bets on a millennial Arnault heir after bleeding $200 billion and being ousted from the S&P 100

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