Fake $50 000 reward launched for Qilin ransomware confirmed by Europol

Event Details

A Telegram channel impersonating Europol claimed a $50,000 reward for information on admins of the Qilin ransomware gang. Europol confirmed the post was fake, identifying it as an effort to mislead researchers and manipulate media coverage.

Date

21/08/2025

Institution

Ransomware Group

Event Category

Level of Cooperation

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Fake $50 000 reward launched for Qilin ransomware confirmed by Europol

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