Hackers linked to an alleged Revolut breach are demanding a $3 million ransom in Monero (XMR) and threatening to sell customer data, according to a report by Decrypt. The group said it selected its targets by scanning the blockchain for Revolut accounts holding significant amounts of cryptocurrency. The reported ransom demand puts Monero at the center of the incident because the attackers are seeking payment in the privacy-focused digital asset. The source material does not provide further details about the affected accounts, the customer data involved, or whether any payment has been made. The report highlights how publicly visible blockchain activity may be used to identify cryptocurrency holders, even when the assets are associated with a financial platform. The claims remain attributed to the reported hacker group and Decrypt.
