Revolut Hackers Demand $3M Monero Ransom, Threaten to Sell Customer Data: Report
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Revolut says it received no direct contact despite separate ransom demands for $3 million in Monero and 10,000 Bitcoin from competing breach claimants.
Revolut attackers threaten daily customer data leaks
Attackers reportedly published identity documents and selfies belonging to Revolut customers and threatened to release more data each day until the fintech pays.
GlassNode co-founder: Institutional demand failed to absorb the new Bitcoin supply, instead exacerbating selling pressure.
According to Foresight News , Rafael, co-founder of Glassnode, tweeted that current institutional demand is not effectively absorbing the new supply of Bitcoin; instead, it is increasing selling pressure. Data shows that ETFs saw a net outflow of 71,600 Bitcoins in the past month, while DATs (Digital Asset Treasurys) only increased their holdings by 7,500. After deducting the issuance, the combined net outflow from ETFs and DATs reached 77,000 Bitcoins. Until this net outflow turns positive, any price rebound will face continued selling pressure from "encased assets."
Revolut says customer data exposed through fake government email
Passports, selfies and financial transaction histories of some customers were revealed to a fraudster using a government agency domain.
Blockstream rejects ransom as Liquid hackers hold nearly 600 BTC
Blockstream said it would work with law enforcement, exchanges and forensic specialists to recover the Bitcoin if the hackers do not return it.
Hackers Are Abusing a macOS Screen Sharing Flaw to Secretly Mine Monero
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