Lithuanian Watchdog Probes Revolut Data Breach

Digital financial institution Revolut is being investigated by a regulator in Lithuania following a knowledge breach earlier this month that uncovered delicate info on 50,150 clients, together with these within the European Economic Area (EEA).

The State Data Protection Inspectorate (SDPI) opened an investigation after being alerted of a private information breach (PDB) from Revolut, in line with a statement from the regulator. Preliminary information confirmed that an unknown actor doubtless gained entry to the Revolut database by utilizing malicious social engineering ways.

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Of the purchasers uncovered worldwide, 20,687 had been from the EEA and 379 had been from Lithuania, in line with the assertion. Data probably affected contains names, addresses, e-mail addresses, phone numbers, a part of the cost card information and different account particulars.

Revolut advised SDPI that it’s in communication with affected clients and is constant its investigation into the incident. Customers are knowledgeable of the PDB by electronic mail and Revolut stated that it’s going to not name or ship SMS messages to its clients or ask for login information or entry codes as a result of breach.

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The SDPI launched the investigation into Revolut’s PDB to evaluate whether or not there was a violation of the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), in line with the assertion. The regulator stated its investigation is ongoing.

“We immediately identified and isolated the attack to effectively limit its impact and have contacted those customers affected. Customers who have not received an email have not been impacted,” Revolut stated in a press release emailed to a number of media retailers.

PYMNTS has reached out to Revolut for remark.

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In a letter to clients affected by the hack that was posted on Reddit, Revolut reportedly stated: “We not too long ago acquired a extremely focused cyber assault from an unauthorised third social gathering that will have gained entry to a few of your info for a brief time period. 

“You do not need to take any action, however we wanted to let you know, and sincerely apologize for this incident. Although your money is safe, you may be at increased risk of fraud. We recommend that you be especially vigilant for any suspicious activity, including suspicious emails, phone calls or messages.”

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