It seems that people are willing to go to great lengths to regain a sense of freedom in this pandemic. Researchers from Check Point have uncovered a darkweb forum filled with merchants selling fake vaccination certificates, negative COVID-19 test results, and even counterfeit vaccines. Although there are merchants selling from all over the world, Russians seem to be the biggest market; one Russian advertisement reads “Buy 2 negative tests and get the 3rd for free!” Read full article here
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The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here