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2021-06-15 12:40:12 | How to Prepare for Your Child\'s First Smartphone (lien direct) | 
If only more things in life came with training wheels; a child's first smartphone could certainly use some. Like taking off the training wheels and riding out into the neighborhood for the first time, a smartphone opens an entirely new world for children. There are apps, social media, group chats with friends, TikTok stars, and the joy of simply being “in” with their classmates and […]
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2021-06-14 15:00:43 | McAfee a Leader in The Forrester Wave™ Unstructured Data Security Platforms (lien direct) | 
The mass migration of employees working from home in the last 14 months has accelerated the digital transformation of businesses. Cloud applications are no longer a “nice to have,” they are now essential to ensure that businesses survive. This introduces new security challenges in being able to locate and control sensitive data across all the […]
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2021-06-14 15:00:05 | Finding Success at Each Stage of Your Threat Intelligence Journey (lien direct) | 
Every week it seems there's another enormous breach in the media spotlight. The attackers may be state-sponsored groups with extensive resources launching novel forms of ransomware. Where does your organization stand on its readiness and engagement versus this type of advanced persistent threat? More importantly, where does it want to go? We believe that the […]
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2021-06-11 19:00:50 | The Executive Order – Improving the Nation\'s Cyber Security (lien direct) | 
On May 12, the President signed the executive order (EO) on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity. As with every executive order, it establishes timelines for compliance and specific requirements of executive branch agencies to provide specific plans to meet the stated objectives. It is clear from the EO that the Executive Office of the President is […]
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2021-06-10 15:21:43 | Are Virtual Machines the New Gold for Cyber Criminals? (lien direct) | 
Introduction Virtualization technology has been an IT cornerstone for organization for years now. It revolutionized the way organizations can scale up IT systems in a heartbeat, allowing then to be more agile as opposed to investing into dedicated “bare-metal” hardware. To the outside untrained eye, it might seem that there are different machines on the […]
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2021-06-09 13:15:13 | How to Teach Kids About Online Safety: A Guide (lien direct) | 
Kids are online now more than ever, not just during free time, but also during school time. It is impossible to always peek over their shoulder, and depending on their age, they may grow tired of a POS (aka parent over shoulder). The internet can be a dangerous place, but with the right education, kids can navigate hazards and remain safe and calm while online. Check out this online safety guide on […]
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2021-06-08 12:26:39 | Avoid Making Costly Mistakes with Your Mobile Payment Apps (lien direct) | 
There used to be a time when one roommate split the cost of rent with another by writing a check. Who still owns a checkbook these days? Of course, those days are nearly long gone, in large part thanks to “peer to peer” (P2P) mobile payment apps, like Venmo, Zelle, or Cash App. Now with a simple click on an app, you can transfer your friend money for brunch before you even […]
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2021-06-04 13:19:06 | Apple Users: This macOS Malware Could Be Spying on You (lien direct) | 
In 2018, Macs accounted for 10% of all active personal computers. Since then, popularity has skyrocketed. In the first quarter of 2021, Macs experienced 115% growth when compared to Q1 2020, putting Apple in fourth place in the global PC market share. It is safe to say that Macs are well-loved and trusted devices by a significant portion of the population - but […]
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2021-06-03 21:39:17 | 8 Tips for Staying Safe from Ransomware Attacks (lien direct) | 
What is Ransomware? Over the past year, you may have seen the term ransomware popping up frequently. For enterprising hackers, this once uncommon tactic has become standard operating procedure, and with good reason – it pays. Ransomware is malware that employs encryption to hold a victim's information at ransom. The hacker uses it to encrypt […]
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2021-06-02 13:50:36 | The What, Why, and How of AI and Threat Detection (lien direct) | 
There are more online users now than ever before, thanks to the availability of network-capable devices and online services. The internet population in Canada is the highest it has been, topping the charts at 33 million. That number is only expected to increase through the upcoming years. However, this growing number and continued adoption of online services pose […]
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2021-06-01 05:01:28 | A Safer Internet for You, Your Family, and Others Too (lien direct) | 
With so many of us relying on the internet in ways we simply haven't before, it follows that a safer internet is more important than ever before too. June marks Internet Safety Month, a time where we can look back at the past year and realize that the internet was more than just a coping mechanism during the pandemic, it evolved […]
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2021-05-31 13:13:21 | Potentially Malicious Apps Your Kids May Use (lien direct) | 
It's a question I get several times a year from anxious parents, either via a direct message, an email or even in line at the grocery store. It goes something like this: “What's the one thing you wish you'd done better when monitoring your kids' technology?” Both of my kids are now young adults, and together, we survived a handful of digital mishaps. So, I tend to have a few answers ready. I'll go into one of […]
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2021-05-27 18:27:17 | Why May 2021 Represents a New Chapter in the “Book of Cybersecurity Secrets” (lien direct) | 
May 2021 has been an extraordinary month in the cybersecurity world, with the DoD releasing its DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture (DoDZTRA), the Colonial Pipeline being hit with a ransomware attack, and the White House releasing its Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity (EO). Add to that several major vendors that our government depends […]
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2021-05-27 15:56:26 | Happy Birthday GDPR! (lien direct) | 
Believe it or not, the baby turns 3 today! And like with every three-year-old, there is a lot to watch out for. Granted, when GDPR was born it was after a 2-year gestation (transition) period. What followed were many sleepless nights with the new baby when it was born on May 25, 2018; not to […]
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2021-05-26 15:03:10 | Cyber Cyber, Burning Bright: Can XDR Frame Thy Fearful Asymmetry? (lien direct) | 
The security industry is engulfed in the most asymmetric cyberwarfare we have ever seen. The outcome of an Attacker's mission may depend entirely upon a single misplaced charge on a single memory chip on a single server, perhaps the difference between a vulnerable and secure setting in a registry key, and the difference between success […]
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2021-05-26 13:22:30 | Private browsing vs VPN – Which one is more private? (lien direct) | 
As people turn to the Internet for news and answers to tough questions, it only makes sense that it would come to know you better than your closest friends and family. When we go online for answers to personal questions, we’re sharing our deepest secrets with search engines. While some people are happy to share that level of […]
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2021-05-25 15:00:09 | Alert Actionability In Plain English From a Practitioner (lien direct) | 
In response to the latest MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK® Evaluation 3, McAfee noted five capabilities that are must-haves for Sec Ops and displayed in the evaluation. This blog will speak to the alert actionability capability which is essential. This critical ability to react in the fastest possible way, as early as possible on the attack chain, while correlating, aggregating and summarizing all subsequent activity while reducing alert fatigue to allow Sec Ops to uphold efficient actionability. As a Sec Ops practitioner and former analyst, I can remember […]
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2021-05-24 15:00:49 | Give CISOs a Shot – They Deserve It (lien direct) | 
Imagine this scenario: a CEO, CIO, CTO, CISO walk into a bar… The CTO has heard about cocktails that go beyond the “pour and shake,” and asks the bartender what they know about molecular gastronomy to take their drink to the next level. The CIO considers the CTO's choice, weighing the risk versus reward of trying something new. The CEO orders […]
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2021-05-24 15:00:14 | Through Your Mind\'s Eye: How to Address Biases in Cybersecurity – Part 2 (lien direct) | 
In Part 1 of our Through Your Mind's Eye series, we explored how our brains don't give each decision we make equal attention, and we take mental shortcuts known as biases. These biases allow us to react quickly, but they can also lead to mistakes and oversights. Because we all have biases that shape who […]
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2021-05-24 13:27:58 | At Home or On-the-Go: Boost Your Internet Safety this Summer (lien direct) | 
Summer is here, which means more sun and more fun for everyone. It also means more streaming, gaming, and downloading. This seasonal reality reminds us that to enjoy the best of summer, it's important to stay aware of the digital risks that could sink the fun faster than you can say, “it's hammock time!” Summer Safety at Home Emerging from the pandemic, we're familiar […]
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2021-05-21 13:04:30 | Keep the Change: 3 Tips for Using the Twitter Tip Jar (lien direct) | 
When we think of tipping, many don't see it as anything beyond a display of gratitude. However, Twitter's latest feature is prompting its users to rethink this sentiment. It hasn't been long since Twitter released their new Tip Jar feature, which allows users on the platform to send tips to designated accounts. However, online users and security experts are already exposing the vulnerabilities in its architecture. Twitter's Tip Jar has sparked concerns over user privacy due […]
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2021-05-20 15:00:14 | Data Localisation – The Magic Bullet? (lien direct) | 
In the wake of the Schrems II decision[1], and even more in the light of Friday's Facebook ruling[2], the question on everyone's mind is how to truly protect personal data from the prying eyes of national security agencies around the world. Despite detailed guidelines[3] issued in November 2020, in the absence of new definitive guidelines […]
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2021-05-19 22:00:13 | Through Your Mind\'s Eye: What Biases Are Impacting Your Security Posture? (lien direct) | 
Cybersecurity and biases are not topics typically discussed together. However, we all have biases that shape who we are and, as a result, impact our decisions in and out of security. Adversaries understand humans have these weaknesses and try to exploit them. What can you do to remove biases as much as possible and improve […]
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2021-05-19 18:02:44 | Miles Wide & Feet Deep Visibility of Carbanak+FIN7 (lien direct) | 
In our last blog about defense capabilities, we outlined the five efficacy objectives of Security Operations, that are most important for a Sec Ops; this blog will focus on Visibility. The MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK® Evaluation (Round3) focused on the emulation of Carbanak+FIN7 adversaries known for their prolific intrusions impacting financial targets which included the banking […]
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2021-05-19 13:26:37 | Less Is More: Why One Antivirus Software Is All You Need (lien direct) | 
Personal devices and the information they carry are incredibly valuable to their owners. It is only natural to want to protect your device like a royal family fortifying a medieval castle. Unlike medieval castles that depended upon layers and layers of protection (moats, drawbridges, spiky gates, etc.), personal devices thrive on just one defense: a devoted guard called antivirus software. Increasing your personal device's […]
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2021-05-18 12:53:09 | Elevate Your Financial Security: How to Safely Bank Online (lien direct) | 
Today's technology allows you to complete various tasks at the touch of a button wherever you go. As a result, you place trust in online services that make everyday chores more convenient without second-guessing their effects. One such service is online banking. More Canadians are doing their banking virtually with over 76% using online or mobile devices. Despite the extensive measures that banks take to strengthen their online security, no system is fail-safe. It is […]
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2021-05-18 04:01:31 | Mission Possible: Hunting Down and Stopping Stealthy Attackers with MVISION XDR (lien direct) | 
Imagine, if you will, a scene straight out of one of your favorite impossible mission movies. The background music is driving a suspenseful beat while the antagonist attempts to steal the latest technology from a very favored industry competitor called Rad-X Incorporated. It's a trade secret that will change the industry forever, and if the […]
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2021-05-17 21:25:35 | Scammers Impersonating Windows Defender to Push Malicious Windows Apps (lien direct) | 
Summary points: Scammers are increasingly using Windows Push Notifications to impersonate legitimate alerts Recent campaigns pose as a Windows Defender Update Victims end up allowing the installation of a malicious Windows Application that targets user and system information Browser push notifications can highly resemble Windows system notifications. As recently discussed, scammers are abusing push notifications […]
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2021-05-17 21:19:19 | POPIA – July 1st Deadline Approaches For New South African Data Protection Act (lien direct) | 
Data protection acts are regularly coming into force around the world and on July 1st 2021 it is the turn of South Africa, as the POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will be enforced from that date. I caught up with David Luyt, Privacy Counsel at Michalsons in Cape Town to discuss what this means […]
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2021-05-17 17:07:21 | CRN\'s Women of the Channel 2021 Recognizes McAfee Leaders (lien direct) | 
Every year CRN recognizes the women who are leading the channel and their unique strengths, vision, and achievements. This year, CRN recognized five McAfee individuals on their prestigious list of those leading the channel. Those selected demonstrate commitment to mentoring future generations and driving channel innovation and growth. The 2021 Women of the Channel (WOTC) awards highlight over 1,000 […]
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2021-05-14 13:12:22 | Don\'t Sweat Your Security: How to Safely Incorporate IoT Into Your Fitness Routine (lien direct) | 
Many have seamlessly transitioned their fitness regimens out of the gym and into the living room since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks in part to the use of IoT devices. IoT (Internet of Things) denotes the web of interconnected physical devices embedded with sensors and software to collect and share information via the internet. The most common IoT devices used for virtual […]
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2021-05-14 10:32:09 | DarkSide Ransomware Victims Sold Short (lien direct) | 
Over the past week we have seen a considerable body of work focusing on DarkSide, the ransomware responsible for the recent gas pipeline shutdown. Many of the excellent technical write-ups will detail how it operates an affiliate model that supports others to be involved within the ransomware business model (in addition to the developers). While […]
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2021-05-13 13:17:01 | 3 Tips to a Holistic Online Security Approach (lien direct) | 
Cybersecurity is often used as a blanket term to address online safety. Cybersecurity can refer to the software used to protect your devices, but it can also refer to the processes you put in place to protect yourself from online threats. Whether you're implementing best practices, building awareness of security threats, or installing security software, taking a holistic approach to online […]
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2021-05-12 15:48:13 | Major HTTP Vulnerability in Windows Could Lead to Wormable Exploit (lien direct) |
Today, Microsoft released a highly critical vulnerability (CVE-2021-31166) in its web server http.sys. This product is a Windows-only HTTP server which can be run standalone or in conjunction with IIS (Internet Information Services) and is used to broker internet traffic via HTTP network requests. The vulnerability is very similar to CVE-2015-1635, another Microsoft vulnerability in […]
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2021-05-12 15:00:16 | What the MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK® Evaluations Means to SOC Teams (lien direct) | 
SOCwise Weighs In When the infamous Carbanak cyberattack rattled an East European bank three years ago this month few would have guessed it would later play a starring role in the MITRE Engenuity™ enterprise evaluations of cybersecurity products from ourselves and 28 other vendors. We recently shared the results of this extensive testing and in […]
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2021-05-12 13:13:38 | 5 Ways to Protect Your Online Privacy (lien direct) | 
When you open your laptop or your mobile device, what is the first thing you do? Do you head to your favorite social media site to skim the latest news, or do you place your weekly grocery delivery order? No matter what your daily online habits are, even the slightest degree of caution can go a long way in staying secure online. That's because […]
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2021-05-11 15:00:49 | Cloud Native Security Approach Comparisons (lien direct) | 
Vinay Khanna, Ashwin Prabhu & Sriranga Seetharamaiah also contributed to this article. In the Cloud, security responsibilities are shared between the Cloud Service Provider (CSP) and Enterprise Security teams. To enable Security teams to provide compliance, visibility, and control across the application stack, CSPs and security vendors have added various innovative approaches across the different layers. […]
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2021-05-11 04:01:35 | “Fool\'s Gold”: Questionable Vaccines, Bogus Results, and Forged Cards (lien direct) | 
Preface Countries all over the world are racing to achieve so-called herd immunity against COVID-19 by vaccinating their populations. From the initial lockdown to the cancellation of events and the prohibition of business travel, to the reopening of restaurants, and relaxation of COVID restrictions on outdoor gatherings, the vaccine rollout has played a critical role […]
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2021-05-11 04:01:22 | Seeking Reconnection: Internet Usage and the Return to Travel (lien direct) | 
Even as the internet kept us connected with family and friends during the pandemic, people remain understandably eager to reconnect in person as vaccines roll out and restrictions ease. In fact, people are making travel plans accordingly. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of people worldwide said that they're planning to travel for leisure this year. And, as always, they're bringing their devices with them. These are a few of the top-line findings from […]
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2021-05-10 17:00:14 | Gartner names McAfee a Leader in 2021 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms (lien direct) | 
At McAfee, we believe no one person, product or organization can combat cybercrime alone. That is why we continue to build our device-to-cloud security platform on the premise of working together – together with customers, partners and even other cybersecurity vendors. We continue this fight against the greatest challenges of our digital age: cybercrime. As part of […]
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2021-05-10 13:17:39 | More Apps for Younger Users Emerging. Here\'s What Parents Need to Know. (lien direct) | 
More and more social platforms are coming up with safer ways for younger kids to access their apps. The most recent announcement comes from Facebook who is reportedly creating a version of Instagram for kids 13 and under. It's a family safety win to see so many companies (YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook have parental control channels) making changes. That's because […]
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2021-05-07 17:58:43 | RSA Conference 2021: The Best Place to Strengthen Your Resilience (lien direct) | 
This year's RSA Conference will look a little different. Instead of booking flights and hotel rooms in the busy city of San Francisco, we'll be powering up computers in our home office with family in the next room. We've all had a tumultuous year and with that comes resilience, which is also this year's conference […]
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2021-05-07 13:01:10 | How to Remain Secure While Using Running Apps (lien direct) | 
When gyms were forced to close last year, you likely looked for other ways to get some exercise and stay active during quarantine. From investing in a few pairs of dumbbells or perhaps downloading an app or two to help you track your workouts, you found alternatives to help you break a sweat. As an accessible, easy way to release endorphins, running quickly […]
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2021-05-06 19:54:29 | Defending Cybersecurity Can\'t Be Done Blindfolded–The EU\'s NIS2 Review Can Set This Right (lien direct) | 
Cybercriminals are currently enjoying a golden age, with the volume and severity of attacks growing constantly, and an ability to commit hostile acts with impunity. The EU, in its overhaul of cybersecurity laws dubbed NIS2, is committed to ensuring that what's illegal offline should also be illegal online. For that to happen, cybersecurity researchers need […]
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2021-05-06 15:28:01 | Beware of Social Media Scams (lien direct) | 
Social media is a great place to connect with friends and family. Unfortunately, it is also a great place for misinformation to run rampant, and it is a virtual treasure chest for cybercriminals to steal personal information. Over 25 million Canadians own a social media account, and more than 80% of the Canadian population is […]
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2021-05-05 21:30:19 | McAfee Proactive Security Proves Effective in Recent MITRE ATT&CK™ (lien direct) |
McAfee Soars with Superior Protection Results Bottom Line: McAfee stopped the MITRE ATT&CK Evaluation Carbanak and FIN7 threats in their tracks within the first 15% of the major steps of the attack chain (on average), delivering on a critical security operations center (SOC) strategy: Stop the attack as early as possible. In April 2021, MITRE Engenuity released the results of the Carbanak and FIN7 evaluations that […]
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2021-05-05 18:17:02 | Roaming Mantis Amplifies Smishing Campaign with OS-Specific Android Malware (lien direct) | 
The Roaming Mantis smishing campaign has been impersonating a logistics company to steal SMS messages and contact lists from Asian Android users since 2018. In the second half of 2020, the campaign improved its effectiveness by adopting dynamic DNS services and spreading messages with phishing URLs that infected victims with the fake Chrome application MoqHao. […]
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2021-05-05 18:04:51 | Steps to Discover Hidden Threat from Phishing Email (lien direct) | 
Introduction Email is one of the primary ways of communication in the modern world. We use email to receive notifications about our online shopping, financial transaction, credit card e-statements, one-time passwords to authenticate registration processes, application for jobs, auditions, school admissions and many other purposes. Since many people around the globe depend on electronic mail […]
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2021-05-05 15:11:55 | World Password Day: Make Passwords the Strongest Link in Your Online Security (lien direct) | 
World Password Day isn’t the most popular day on the calendar, but it’s an important reminder that good password hygiene is essential to staying safe online. This World Password Day, we’d like to talk about improving your password hygiene, how you can help your friends and family improve theirs, and what the future of authentication […]
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2021-05-04 18:06:58 | How to Stop the Popups (lien direct) | 
McAfee is tracking an increase in the use of deceptive popups that mislead some users into taking action, while annoying many others. A significant portion is attributed to browser-based push notifications, and while there are a couple of simple steps users can take to prevent and remediate the situation, there is also some confusion about […]
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