Ankura CTIX FLASH Update - September 20, 2022

Ransomware/Malware Activity

Revolut Data Breach Exposes 50,000 Customers Personal Information, Phishers Take Advantage

Financial technology company Revolut has suffered a data breach affecting over 50,000 of their customers. In a statement given by a company spokesperson, Revolut identified an unauthorized third party that "had access for a short period of time," to the sensitive information of 0.16% of their customer base. The organization has sent emails to the affected customers, most of which are located in the "European Economic Area," as well as Lithuania. The leaked information includes customers email addresses, full names, postal addresses, phone numbers, and other account data. In an email sent by Revolut, the organization states the type of compromised data varies per customer, though card details, PINs, and passwords were not accessed. The company also stressed that customers' funds have not been accessed and a team has been created to monitor