Event Brief
Hackers demand Revolut pay $3mn ransom after breach
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Summary: A hacking group calling itself iamnotavillain says it has confidential customer records from UK fintech Revolut and threatens to sell them to other criminals unless the company pays a $3 million ransom within 24 hours. The demand follows a data breach and sets a short payment deadline.
WHO: iamnotavillain
WHAT: iamnotavillain demanded Revolut pay a $3 million ransom or face sale of confidential customer records to other criminals.
WHEN: Sep 16, 2026 at 4:45 PM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: The hackers’ demand is triggered by the data breach and is conditioned on payment within 24 hours to prevent sale of stolen customer records.
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