Revolut data breach: How to protect your account and safeguard your money after customer ...

Revolut has confirmed a data breach affecting a small number of Irish customers after fraudsters, posing as a government agency, deceived the company into handing over sensitive customer information

Revolut has admitted that a recent data breach has affected a limited number of Irish customers.

It has been revealed that the firm inadvertently supplied data to fraudsters, releasing sensitive information after scammers posed as representatives from a 'government agency' carrying out regulatory inspections.

The fraudsters are thought to have used a genuine government email domain when requesting data from Revolut . The highly sensitive data exposed in the incident included:

customers' identity and details.

postal and email addresses

copies of their identity documents, including passports and driving licences.

IBANS and other account details

All those affected by the breach have been notified directly by Revolut, but with the incident dominating headlines in recent days, it presents an opportune moment for individuals to refresh their knowledge on how to better safeguard themselves against fraudsters, reports RSVP Live .

Here are several useful measures to take to protect yourself should a data breach occur:

Change your passwords

If your details are compromised in a data breach, the initial step you should take is to change your password on all accounts that utilise the same email address.

Information from these incidents is frequently sold on online for other criminals to exploit, and as numerous individuals use identical email addresses and passwords across multiple accounts, a single breach can place them all in jeopardy.

Monitor your accounts

In the days and weeks after a data breach, it's advisable to maintain vigilant oversight of your accounts for any suspicious requests or transactions. Some firms will even notify you via email if they identify a login attempt from an unfamiliar location.

Nevertheless, while banks frequently verify large transactions, smaller ones may slip past automated systems unnoticed. Fraudsters occasionally employ a succession of minor transactions to empty an account, making it worthwhile to remain vigilant.

Activate two-factor authentication

Two-factor authentication is amongst the most straightforward measures you can implement to safeguard your accounts. It adds an additional security layer and represents an effortless method for companies to confirm that it's genuinely you accessing your account.

Setting it up typically requires just a few minutes, with minimal disruption to everyday usage.

Remain alert to phishing scams

Should your email address and telephone number be exposed in a data breach, criminals can exploit this information to execute targeted fraud schemes.

While most scams generally target vast numbers of individuals with a broad message or alert, a text or email featuring specific personal details can appear far more authentic. This enables scammers to deceive their victims more effectively, as they can customise messages for each target.

It's advisable to scrutinise carefully any correspondence claiming to originate from a bank or other crucial institution, and if any uncertainty exists, the organisation directly using its publicly listed number.

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