# Revolut Ransom Demand Hits 3M Monero | Bitcoin and Crypto News

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Podcast: [Crypto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bitcoin-crypto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7492376)
Published: 2026-09-17T03:25:03+00:00
Episode link: https://sources.thednn.ai/26cb979a2e80d9d4
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## Resource

Hackers calling themselves “iamnotavillain” are demanding $3 million in Monero from Revolut, threatening to leak sensitive data from 680 customer accounts unless paid within 24 hours. They exploited social engineering by impersonating government officials to trick Revolut into handing over personal info, which was then verified via blockchain analysis targeting users with large crypto holdings. Though Revolut blocked the activity and notified authorities, the breach has already occurred — and the hackers have publicly displayed stolen data, escalating pressure as negotiations remain stalled. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/09/16/revolut-hackers-demand-usd3-million-in-monero-threaten-to-sell-customer-data More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/26cb979a2e80d9d4 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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