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2017-01-10 01:27:35 | Apple Postpones Mandatory Move to App Transport Security (lien direct) | In a recent article, we covered Apple’s App Transport Security (ATS) feature and the security benefits its implementation brings to users. Apple had set a deadline of January 1, 2017, by which all apps offered through the App Store needed to be ATS-compliant. We noted that the majority of apps - even very popular ones -were currently non-compliant, as well as discussing some developer concerns about the difficulty involved ... Read more | |||
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2017-01-05 17:00:16 | 2016 iOS Security Year In Review (lien direct) | Last week we took a look back at the defining moments in 2016 for Mac security, and this week we're giving iOS the same treatment! A lot has happened in the past year, and we've got plenty to cover in this episode! | |||
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2017-01-05 08:01:26 | Two Activation Lock Vulnerabilities Surface in iOS (lien direct) | Of the most important features built into iOS, the Activation Lock is one which users seldom directly encounter but which benefits everyone. In short, the Activation Lock is a setting which allows you to link your iCloud username and password to the device hardware. This login info is thereafter needed for tasks such as signing out of your iCloud account or disabling Find My iPhone. It even turns off ... Read more | |||
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2017-01-03 16:39:05 | Battery Bug in Latest iOS Versions Cause Phones to Power Down at 30% (lien direct) | While Apple is busy contending with iPhone 6S battery degradation and offering replacements to some of their owners; users of the most recent iOS updates on iPhone 6 and 5s models are dealing with battery issues of their own. While there have been some issues with updates affecting battery life in the past, the current bug can disrupt daily functionality. The problem began with iOS 10.1.1 and continues to ... Read more | |||
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2017-01-03 08:01:47 | Research Reveals Apple\'s Efforts to Safeguard User Biometrics in the Touch Bar (lien direct) | Today, individuals generate a staggering amount of personal data on an annual basis. It’s not just your files and documents, though - it’s everything you leave behind in your digital wake. That includes things such as browsing history, purchasing habits, tracking cookies, and even passwords. Managing the security of that data and protecting it isn’t always easy. As we begin to use physical data about our bodies, like fingerprints, ... Read more | |||
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2017-01-02 10:23:50 | (Déjà vu) Apple Delays Enforcement of Secure In-App Web Connections in 2017 (lien direct) | Apps on iOS devices were about to become a lot more secure overall in the approaching new year, but Apple has pushed back its deadline in a late announcement. What’s this about, you might ask? Well, it all has to do with groundwork laid several years ago, way back in iOS 9. In that update, Apple took the step of requiring a secure HTTP connection from apps requesting pages ... Read more | |||
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2017-01-01 03:27:47 | iPhone Users Beware: New SMS Flaw Can Crash Messages app on all iOS Versions (lien direct) | An issue relating to text message attachments is currently causing severe issues for iPhones across all iOS 10 versions, as well as previous releases. Unlike the infamous 2015 Unicode exploit, in which the body of a message caused a system crash, this new problem creates severe instability in the iPhone’s Messages app. After an initial crash, created by opening a malicious attachment, Messages is unable to recover and restart, ... Read more | |||
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2016-12-29 16:00:56 | 2016 Mac Security Year In Review (lien direct) | The past year has seen threats new and old targeting Mac users, but it has also seen some significant progress from Apple when it comes to security. On today's episode, we'll be covering some of the top Mac security stories that you might have missed over the past year. | |||
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2016-12-27 08:01:20 | Mirai Botnet Returns to Menace European Internet Users (lien direct) | Several months ago, Americans on the East Coast awoke to discover that large swathes of the Internet, including major sites like Twitter, were totally inaccessible. The problems continued for hours; the cause was eventually revealed to be a huge DDoS attack launched against Dyn, a major DNS provider in America. The attack, leveraging an army of compromised devices like DVRs and webcams called the Mirai botnet, did no lasting ... Read more | |||
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2016-12-22 17:00:40 | 5 Ways Websites Are Tracking You (lien direct) | There are many different ways that websites and advertisers can track your online browsing habits. In today's episode, we're covering 5 ways websites are tracking you, why they're doing it, and what it means for online privacy. | |||
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2016-12-21 19:16:55 | Apple Moves to Enforce Secure In-App Web Connections in 2017 (lien direct) | Apps on iOS devices are about to become a lot more secure overall in the approaching new year, and it all has to do with the groundwork laid by Apple several years ago. Way back in iOS 9, Apple took the step of requiring a secure HTTP connection from apps requesting pages via the Internet. Known as App Transport Security, or ATS, this feature prevents apps from creating insecure ... Read more | |||
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2016-12-21 10:09:32 | Facebook Enters the Online Black Market to Buy Back Passwords (lien direct) | With years of high-profile hacks and huge numbers of stolen passwords already in the history books, it’s no surprise that there’s a black market on the web for dealing with this hacked data. What you might not know, however, is that the purchasers of such information aren’t always those with a malicious purpose. Rather than some spammer or botnet operator buying up your stolen password, it could actually be ... Read more | |||
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2016-12-20 19:16:44 | Apple Corrects Slew of Security Issues with New Updates (lien direct) | Following a month-long gap after the release of iOS 10.1.1, Apple has finally released its latest round of updates not just for its iOS devices but several other products as well. In addition to iOS 10.2, macOS Sierra received many security updates, as did Safari. iCloud and iTunes for Windows also received minor patches as well. While Apple took the time to add some additional features and tweaks to ... Read more | |||
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2016-12-19 18:02:22 | Flash\'s Decline Continues as Edge and Chrome Move to Block the Software (lien direct) | Once a staple of websites across the entire Internet, Adobe Flash is today mainly known for its extreme security flaws. At times it seems like a new Flash zero-day exploit comes out several times each month, always sending Adobe scrambling to issue a quick fix. Earlier this year, Apple took the step of blocking all out-of-date versions of Flash from running in Safari; that position transformed into an even ... Read more | |||
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2016-12-17 09:06:45 | Security Researchers Uncover Massive WordPress Vulnerability (lien direct) | Since the entrance of the word “blog” into our vocabularies in the mid-2000s, the idea of what blogging encompasses has undergone a significant amount of change. What hasn’t changed, however, is a lot of the underlying architecture that powers those blogs. WordPress is among the most popular platforms for creating websites on the Internet. By one estimate, WordPress software is the engine behind nearly 30% of all websites. These ... Read more | |||
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2016-12-16 00:05:09 | Siri Exploit Creates an Avenue for Hackers to Bypass Your Passcodes (lien direct) | Preventing unauthorized access to your iPhone is important; that’s why so many of us lock our phones with secure passcodes and even our fingerprints. These basic features mean that no passerby can pick up your phone and start going through your personal information. However, it’s important for users concerned with privacy and security to keep a close eye on their devices. In some cases, information stored on your phone ... Read more | |||
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2016-12-15 17:00:14 | 4 Things to Know About the Muni Hack (lien direct) | It seems like new malware attacks are in the news just about every week. A recent ransomware attack crippled San Francisco's public transit system, with far-reaching consequences. In today's episode, we're going to cover four important things you should know about the Muni hack. | |||
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2016-12-12 09:03:19 | Malvertising Hits macOS Users Through Google AdWords (lien direct) | With the huge number of ads present on the web today, it’s no surprise that they’re often a target and an attack vector for hackers looking for an open door. We’ve discussed malvertising here before to alert our readers to the potential threat. Now there comes word from security researchers that malvertisers executed a campaign specifically targeting macOS users early in November. This time the target was users who ... Read more | |||
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2016-12-08 17:00:13 | 5 Ways to Secure Your Browser (lien direct) | It's no secret that web browsers rank among the most popular software for daily use, but this popularity also makes browsers an appealing target for viruses, malware, and hackers. In today's episode, we're going to tackle this issue with 5 ways to ensure a safe and secure Internet browsing experience. | ★★★★ | ||
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2016-12-08 00:02:52 | Dual-Booters Beware: Boot Camp Could Damage the Speakers on your new MacBook Pro (lien direct) | For those who need versatile options when it comes to operating systems, Boot Camp is one of the best tools to have at your disposal. With how easy it makes dual-booting both Windows and macOS on your Mac, many people rely on it when they require access to a Microsoft environment for work or development purposes. However, it seems that the recent refresh of the MacBook Pro line has ... Read more | |||
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2016-12-01 17:00:01 | Q&A Grab Bag (lien direct) | On this week's episode, we're going to do something a bit different, and rather than focusing on one topic, we'll be answering some listener questions on-air! Please feel free to shoot us an e-mail if you ever have a question about a topic we've covered, have a specific topic you'd like us to cover in the future, or need some advice when it comes to the security of your devices -- we love hearing from our listeners! | |||
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2016-11-23 17:00:49 | Five Tips for Secure Holiday Shopping (lien direct) | It's estimated that 120 million people shopped online on Cyber Monday in 2015, and that number is sure to be even higher this year! That's a lot of gift shopping - and a lot of opportunities for something to go wrong. While shopping online is convenient, it also carries some security risks. On today's Checklist: Five things you can do to make your online shopping more secure. | |||
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2016-11-21 21:46:59 | Cyber Monday Savings from SecureMac – PrivacyScan for Only 99 Cents (lien direct) | Las Vegas, NV, November 21, 2016 – SecureMac, one of the key contributors in the Mac security world, today announced a Cyber Monday special for its PrivacyScan software. Consumers will have one day, Monday, November 28, 2016 to purchase this popular privacy protection software for Mac users for only 99 cents, compared to $14.99 the other 364 days of the year. PrivacyScan securely removes files used for tracking your ... Read more | |||
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2016-11-21 18:18:00 | Researcher Discovers That Shazam App Is Always On (lien direct) | Since its arrival in 2002, Shazam has become a popular tool among music fans for identifying songs playing on the radio, in restaurants, in movies or TV shows, and in other similar situations. However, according to recent research conducted by a former NSA staffer, the Mac version of Shazam might be invading your privacy. Shazam essentially works by listening to and analyzing sound. If you have the app on your phone, ... Read more | |||
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2016-11-17 17:00:45 | Traveling Safely with Your Mac and iOS Devices (lien direct) | Today's topic: travel. Millions of people travel substantial distances every day, whether it's for business or pleasure. For the safety of your devices and the security of your data, there are a few things you'll want to do. Today we'll look at several ways you can prepare and keep yourself safe on your trip. | |||
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2016-11-11 18:50:14 | Apple Issues iOS 10.1 to Patch a Critical Web Content Vulnerability (lien direct) | In its newest push to make its iOS products safer, Apple has released iOS update 10.1, featuring an array of twelve different patches for various parts of the system. While details on many of these patches are scant at best, we do know one of the major vulnerabilities patched in this update. Apple took extra steps to close a loophole that could allow what it terms “maliciously crafted web content” ... Read more | |||
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2016-11-11 18:15:55 | Adobe Issues Zero-Day Exploit Patch for New Flash Vulnerability (lien direct) | Once an undeniable staple and even a trendsetting application across the web, Adobe Flash no longer enjoys the widespread popularity it once did. This shift of power is due in part to the rise of HTML5 video support across the Internet. Being more stable and secure, HTML5 offers a superior alternative to Flash. The deprecation of many Flash only websites also ensures that the web is easier to browse and ... Read more | |||
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2016-11-10 18:13:24 | The New MacBook Pro Touch Bar Has Big Implications for Apple Pay (lien direct) | In keeping with its long tradition of placing groundbreaking new hardware and software on its devices, Apple’s latest product event made a big splash. With the first new MacBook Pro models in years, there was plenty for everyone in the industry to discuss. From dropping Lightning ports to losing the physical Escape key on the keyboard, there was a buzz about many of the changes. Perhaps the biggest change, though, ... Read more | |||
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2016-11-10 17:00:26 | Demystifying Malware Types and Terminology (Part 2) (lien direct) | With malware attacks on the rise, more and more news coverage is devoted to analyzing these threats. On today's show we're going to help you make sense of all that security gibberish by demystifying the terminology and acronyms frequently encountered when it comes to malware. | |||
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2016-11-10 01:46:58 | Apple and Others Revoke All Security Certificates from Chinese Provider (lien direct) | In recent days, several major tech companies have formally disavowed and discontinued use of a Chinese security certificate provider, WoSign. The abandonments began when Mozilla announced that WoSign was not following best practices in issuing its certificates. The primary concern lies in the fact that WoSign was back-dating certain website certificates to circumvent checks that prevent expired certs from working. After Mozilla’s announcement, Apple quickly also said that they would ... Read more | |||
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2016-11-09 20:49:35 | Securing Your iPad in iOS 10 (lien direct) | Ten years ago, the idea of powerful, portable tablets in everyday use around the world seemed closer to science fiction than reality. With the incredible success of the iPad and the ignition of a booming market for tablets, though, they’re now as ubiquitous as cell phones. They make appearances everywhere from school classrooms to corporate boardrooms. Because so many of us now use our iPads as part of our daily ... Read more | |||
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2016-11-04 15:08:14 | Search Engine Marketing Specialist (lien direct) | Since its inception in 1999 SecureMac has evolved into the foremost resource devoted to Macintosh security. Originally founded on the basis of raising awareness about Mac security, and to act as a Apple-oriented news portal, we soon grew into a reliable consulting resource. Our rapid growth has seen us expand our team and develop MacScan and PrivacyScan – our principal products for security, privacy, and anti-malware. Today, SecureMac is ... Read more | |||
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2016-11-03 16:00:16 | Demystifying Malware Types and Terminology (Part 1) (lien direct) | On today's show we're going to cover what makes a piece of spyware different from a worm, and what makes a keylogger different from adware. Once you can tell the difference between the different types of malware, you'll be better prepared to understand just how the different types of threats can affect *you*, and which ones are worth losing sleep over! | |||
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2016-10-28 16:50:10 | Safeguarding Your Information in the Age of the App (lien direct) | There’s no denying that Apple has completely changed the way we interact with and think about software, especially on mobile devices. Nearly a decade after its release, the App Store serves up hundreds of thousands of apps that are downloaded billions of times by people around the world. Even the word “app” itself entered our vocabularies largely as a result of mobile software. Today, “apps” even appear on ... Read more | |||
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2016-10-27 16:49:24 | The Dyn DDoS is a Reminder of the Need for Hardened Network Security (lien direct) | When the first computer networks were connected, it’s unlikely the engineers had any idea of what was to come. Today, with the ubiquity of the Internet and digital electronic devices, a world without networks and instant global reach seems almost entirely foreign. While these systems power the connectivity of our smartphones and let us watch funny videos online, they also do much more. Our digital infrastructure forms the ... Read more | |||
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2016-10-27 16:00:57 | Best Practices for Login and Password Security (lien direct) | On today's episode, we're hitting best practices when it comes to login and password security -- simple steps you can take to keep your accounts from falling into the wrong hands, and what to do in the event that your password has been compromised. | |||
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2016-10-20 16:00:09 | 5 security features in macOS Sierra (lien direct) | On today's episode, we're talking about the latest version of Apple's desktop operating system, the newly rebranded macOS Sierra. Specifically, we're going to be focusing on some of the new and expanded security features found in macOS 10.12. | |||
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2016-10-13 16:00:08 | 5 ways to identify and avoid online scams (lien direct) | Internet criminals can be pretty devious, and it's becoming increasingly harder to determine legitimate sites from fake ones these days. In today's episode, we'll go over five ways to identify and avoid online scams, helping to keep your personal data (and the contents of your bank account!) out of the hands of online con-artists. | |||
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2016-10-12 19:08:36 | Russian Hackers Target OS X with New Trojan (lien direct) | Mac users who haven’t yet updated from OS X El Capitan to the brand new macOS Sierra might want to make doing so a priority. According to security site Dark Reading, there is a new Trojan out in the wild that is targeting OS X. Any machines running any incarnation of the OS X operating system could be vulnerable to the threat. The initial discovery of the Trojan was ... Read more | |||
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2016-10-11 17:02:13 | New App Helps Detect Unauthorized Audio or Video Recording (lien direct) | There’s a new app out there that Mac users would be wise to consider installing. It’s called OverSight and is designed to alert Mac users whenever their microphones or webcams are activated. The application is currently available for free download here. Patrick Wardle, a former NSA employee, and noted security researcher developed OverSight and recently presented the technology at the Virus Bulletin conference in Denver, Colorado. Wardle’s presentation ... Read more | |||
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2016-10-06 16:00:40 | 5 things to do before selling your old Mac (lien direct) | On today's episode, we're going to run down a checklist of steps to take before selling, donating, or giving away your old Mac. These steps will ensure the secure removal of your personal information and data from your old computer, and help make your transition to a new computer go as smoothly as possible. | |||
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2016-10-04 16:43:13 | SecureMac Releases PrivacyScan 1.9 to Support macOS Sierra (10.12) (lien direct) | Las Vegas, NV, October 4th, 2016 – SecureMac, one of the key contributors in the Mac security world, today announced the release of PrivacyScan 1.9, its popular privacy protection software for Mac users. PrivacyScan 1.9 includes support for macOS Sierra (10.12) and addresses other bugs from earlier versions of the software. “It's been well documented that there has been a dramatic increase in threats against Mac users in the past ... Read more | |||
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2016-09-29 15:46:01 | (Déjà vu) 10 things to do when setting up your new Mac (Part 2) (lien direct) | In today's episode, we're covering the remaining five items on our list of 10 things to do when setting up a new Mac. We'll be covering specifics when it comes to protecting your data, and discuss the best ways to safeguard your privacy. | |||
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2016-09-27 22:17:39 | Apple Releases macOS Sierra, Provides Feature Updates and Security Updates (lien direct) | Every fall without fail, Apple does two things: unveils a new iPhone and releases new operating systems for its mobile and desktop devices. As of Tuesday, September 20th, the new operating system update for desktop and laptop computers is available. Called macOS Sierra, the operating system is the first Mac OS not to bear the OS X name. It also adds several new features, including Mac support for Siri ... Read more | |||
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2016-09-26 22:17:27 | Apple Urges iOS 9.3.5 Upgrade in Response to Spyware (lien direct) | At one point in time, the idea that we might have to worry about hackers attacking our phones would have been fanciful. Similarly, the thought of a private group using software to spy on individuals through their phones might have felt more at home in a movie. Yet with Apple’s release of the iOS security update 9.3.5 and their urgent insistence for all users to upgrade immediately, it’s hard ... Read more | |||
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2016-09-26 07:17:45 | Children\'s Websites Pay Settlement for Tracking User Activity (lien direct) | Several popular children’s websites have agreed to a court settlement for tracking kids’ activities on the web. The sites collectively will pay $835,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by Eric Schneiderman, the Attorney General of New York. Schneiderman discovered that the sites in question were monitoring kids online and tracking their movements to advance their marketing agendas. While this type of behavior is legal (and common) with adult ... Read more | |||
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2016-09-22 16:00:00 | (Déjà vu) 10 things to do when setting up your new Mac (Part 1) (lien direct) | In this week's episode of The Checklist, we discuss the first five items on our list of 10 things to do when setting up a new Mac to strengthen your security. Next week, we'll cover the remaining five items, including specifics on protecting your data and safeguarding your privacy. | |||
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2016-09-21 16:56:19 | Dropbox Security Concerns Deepen with Extensive System Permissions Requests (lien direct) | Over the past few years, there has been an undeniable explosion in the popularity of using “the cloud” for services as diverse as music streaming, web hosting, and file storage. One of the earliest, biggest, and most continually influential players in cloud services is Dropbox. As the company that brought cloud storage and file syncing into widespread use, it’s easy to ascribe safety and security to the Dropbox brand based ... Read more | |||
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2016-09-16 16:49:55 | Ransomware Imitation Attempts to Fool iPhone Users (lien direct) | Though the threat of computer viruses once lurked primarily in the domain of email attachments and suspicious file downloads, the current landscape is vastly different. Simply doing damage to a system and spreading a virus further is no longer the biggest threat. From spyware to any of the many flavors of malware, there are many new and evolving security issues facing computer systems globally. Ransomware continues its rise to prevalence ... Read more | |||
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2016-09-15 15:00:37 | (Déjà vu) 5 things to do after buying a new iPhone (lien direct) | In this week's episode of The Checklist, we discuss 5 things to do after getting a new iPhone to make the process of transferring data from your old device and configuring security settings as simple as possible. |
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