No, Europol Didn’t Offer $50,000 for Qilin Ransomware Bosses — Here’s What Really Happened
Did you see the headlines about Europol offering a $50,000 reward for intel on Qilin ransomware leaders? It sounded plausible. Law enforcement agencies do put big bounties on cybercriminals. But this time, the story was a complete fabrication—a cleverly timed hoax that spread fast because it looked just real enough. Here’s what actually happened, why…