Europol’s $50K Ransomware Bounty: The Ultimate Troll Job Unmasked!
Europol has debunked a fake Telegram channel offering $50,000 for info on Qilin ransomware admins. The channel, created by trolls, fooled researchers and journalists, highlighting the ongoing challenge of misinformation in cybercrime. Europol clarified the reward announcement was a hoax, adding a humorous twist to the digital deception saga.
Hot Take:
In a plot twist that could rival any prime-time drama, Europol found itself the unintentional star of a cyber-trolling episode. Instead of hunting down ransomware operatives, they were busy debunking a prank channel offering $50,000 bounties. Who knew Europol had a side gig in myth-busting? Next up, Europol takes on Bigfoot.
Key Points:
– Europol confirmed that a Telegram channel impersonating the agency was fake.
– The channel promised a $50,000 reward for information on Qilin ransomware administrators.
– The imposter later admitted the channel was a prank to troll researchers and journalists.
– The fake channel was signed by Rey, a hacker linked to previous cyber breaches.
– This isn’t the first time cybercriminals have fooled the media with fake stories.