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Conti Ransomware Group Diaries, Part IV: Cryptocrime

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Three stories here last week pored over several years’ worth of internal chat records stolen from the Conti ransomware group, the most profitable ransomware gang in operation today. The candid messages revealed how Conti evaded law enforcement and intelligence agencies, what it was like on a typical day at the Conti office, and how Conti secured the digital weaponry used in their attacks. This final post on the Conti conversations explores different schemes that Conti pursued to invest in and steal cryptocurrencies. Continue reading Conti Ransomware Group Diaries, Part IV: Cryptocrime→

Conti Ransomware Group Diaries, Part IV: Cryptocrime

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Three stories here last week pored over several years’ worth of internal chat records stolen from the Conti ransomware group, the most profitable ransomware gang in operation today. The candid messages revealed how Conti evaded law enforcement and intelligence agencies, what it was like on a typical day at the Conti office, and how Conti secured the digital weaponry used in their attacks. This final post on the Conti conversations explores different schemes that Conti pursued to invest in and steal cryptocurrencies. Continue reading Conti Ransomware Group Diaries, Part IV: Cryptocrime→

Volkswagen readies US return of the (electric) Microbus

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Time flies. It’s been over five years since Volkswagen jumpstarted the young, barely-awake year of 2017 with the debut of the ID. Buzz concept, a 21st century all-electric spiritual successor to the T1 and T2 Microbuses beloved across the world by ever… Continue reading Volkswagen readies US return of the (electric) Microbus→

RiverLeaf kits rework American minivans into affordable mini-campers

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With RVs soaring sky-high in popularity and supply chains suffering under never-before-seen circumstances, buying an RV will likely continue to be difficult and expensive in 2022. But Kansas-based startup RiverLeaf is ready to save you headaches and mo… Continue reading RiverLeaf kits rework American minivans into affordable mini-campers→

Nissan adventure van rolls through the wild like a mobile ecolodge

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Nissan has started 2022 much like it started 2021, showing an inspiring adventure van concept that encourages a more active lifestyle. Its Caravan Mountain Base Concept looks and feels like a mountain lodge and offers a respite for weary trail runners … Continue reading Nissan adventure van rolls through the wild like a mobile ecolodge→

FedEx takes delivery of first electric vans from GM’s BrightDrop

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Back in January, General Motors launched a new spin-off named BrightDrop centered on electric last-mile logistics vehicles, and has now completed its first delivery, less than twelve months later. The company’s EV600s have been handed off to FedEx who … Continue reading FedEx takes delivery of first electric vans from GM’s BrightDrop→

New Mercedes Citan van suits up as impressive micro-camper

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The Sprinter and Vito/V-Class have long been the “Mercedes” of van life, underpinning countless camper vans and motorhomes, from monstrous off-roaders to large luxury retreats. After introducing the new Citan, Mercedes is eager to get its smallest van … Continue reading New Mercedes Citan van suits up as impressive micro-camper→

EdisonFuture blends old school with new in solarized electric SU-van

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The convention of naming electric vehicle startups after iconic innovators of electricity past continues. EdisonFuture was founded in 2020 as a subsidiary of SPI Energy and it’s about to introduce itself to the world in a big way at this month’s LA Aut… Continue reading EdisonFuture blends old school with new in solarized electric SU-van→

Ford mini-camper goes full Swiss Army to transport 9, sleep 4

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Over the years, we’ve seen small camper vans that impressively convert into six-, seven- or even eight-seat people-movers. The new Allrounder from German shop Southvan beats them all, using a smart, expandable indoor/outdoor kitchen and adaptable seati… Continue reading Ford mini-camper goes full Swiss Army to transport 9, sleep 4→

Luno front-cab inflatable mattress gives camper vans an extra bed

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Luno dropped its vehicle-based Air Mattress 2.0 on the market at the exact right time, giving the travel-starved hordes a simple, affordable way of transforming an average car into a COVID-safe light RV. Now it’s back to make an average camper van a bi… Continue reading Luno front-cab inflatable mattress gives camper vans an extra bed→