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2022-10-24 11:34:28 | European Cybersecurity Month: The Current Landscape And Mitigating Attacks (lien direct) | A lot has changed over the last decade, making 2023 the year that every organisation could be hit by ransomware – unless they act on it. Survey after survey shows that the vast majority of organisations faced a ransomware attack in 2021 and 2022 – a significant percentage of which were harmful, and the rate […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-10-24 09:40:40 | Ransom Cartel – REvil Rebrand? (lien direct) | It has been reported that researchers have linked the relatively new Ransom Cartel ransomware operation with the notorious REvil gang based on code similarities in both operations’ encryptors. The REvil ransomware gang finally shut down in October 2021 following intense pressure from law enforcement. However, in January 2022, the Russian authorities announced arrests, money seizures, and charges against eight of the […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-10-19 13:16:29 | European Cybersecurity Month: Responding To Ransomware With Speed And Scale, Experts Weigh In (lien direct) | Businesses in the UK are under attack, suffering the third-highest rate of ransomware infiltration behind the US and Canada over the past year. Desperate to get back to business as usual, companies in the UK are twice as likely to pay a ransom compared to the global average – a tactic that does not guarantee […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-10-06 17:01:06 | Governments Walk Businesses To Prepare For Ransomware (lien direct) | It has been reported that Gardai and government ministers have warned businesses to prepare for potential ransomware attacks, saying that the number of attacks targetting small and medium businesses has increased. The government and Gardai launched a joint awareness campaign on Tuesday for October's European Cyber Security Month. Along with ransomware, the campaign will be warning […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-10-06 13:57:38 | Another Healthcare Organisation Hit By Suspected Ransomware, Experts Weigh In (lien direct) | It has been reported that one of the largest non-profit healthcare providers in the US has been hit by a suspected ransomware attack which has already impacted multiple locations around the country. CommonSpirit claims to run over 1000 sites and 140 hospitals in 21 states. In a brief message yesterday it said it had “identified […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-10-04 14:09:38 | Ferrari Hit By Ransomware Attack: 7 GB Of Data Published Online – Expert Comments (lien direct) | Cyber group RansonEXX took responsibility for stealing the company's information, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera said. They claim the hackers have leaked 7GB of data, including internal documents, technical sheets, repair instructions, and other documents. According to Reuters: MILAN, Oct 3 (Reuters) – Ferrari (RACE.MI) said on Monday some internal documents had been posted online and the luxury […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-09-28 13:53:07 | Poll Of IT Security Pros Suggests Gaps In UK Cyber Defence (lien direct) | iStorage calls for mass adoption of encryption to help stem the rise of cyber crime and limit the impact of ransomware following snapshot survey at Infosec 2022 A recent poll to take a snapshot of opinion and behaviour of over 100 IT security professionals reveals a stark contrast in attitudes versus action when it comes […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-09-27 15:02:03 | Why Paying The Ransom Is Still The Most Common Response To A Ransomware Attack? (lien direct) | According to new data from Databarracks, 44% of the organizations who experienced a ransomware assault paid the demanded ransom. 22% made use of ransomware decryption software, while 34% restored data from backups. The Databarracks 2022 Data Health Check produced the results. The annual report has been collecting data on ransomware, cyber, backup, disaster recovery, and […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-09-26 13:59:31 | Personal Data Of Duchess Of York, Clarkson And Attenborough Leaked In Ransomware Attack On Luxury Company (lien direct) | As reported by the Mail on Sunday, the personal details of the Duchess of York, Jeremy Clarkson and Sir David Attenborough have been leaked by Russian criminals who hacked into the database of luxury food firm Daylesford. The King's cousin Lady Sarah Chatto, Tim Henman and snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan are among the other celebrity […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-09-21 14:09:25 | Bosnia And Herzegovina Cyberattack (lien direct) | It has been announced that cybercriminals have launched a ransomware attack against the parliament in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which has brought critical activity to a standstill. | Ransomware | ||
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2022-09-15 12:53:53 | Ransomware Group Have Threatened To Leak Over 1m Medical Records (lien direct) | Following news that the Daixin Team ransomware group has threatened to leak over 1 million medical records (https://www.theregister.com/2022/09/14/ransomware_medical_groups/), cyber security experts reacted below. | Ransomware | ||
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2022-09-14 12:58:10 | Canadian Solar Has Been Hacked By LockBit 3.0 Ransomware (lien direct) | It has been reported that Canadian Solar, the manufacturer of solar PV modules, has claimed to be hacked by a ransomware known as LockBit 3.0 ransomware. The hackers have claimed a ransom amount from the company and have given a deadline to pay the amount till 13 September 2022. For extending the leak to the […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-09-14 12:46:49 | COMMENT: Biggest US Healthcare Ransomware Attack In 2022 (lien direct) | It has been reported that two recent ransomware attacks against healthcare systems indicate cybercriminals continue to put medical clinics and hospitals firmly in their crosshairs. Daixin Team has taken credit for a September 1 assault on Texas-based OakBend Medical Center, causing a shutdown of the organization’s communication and IT systems as well as exfiltrating internal […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-09-13 12:50:50 | Comment: New Approach To Ransomware Encryption Threatens To Undermine Cyber Security Strategies (lien direct) | Following the news that: New approach to ransomware encryption threatens to undermine cyber security strategies New approach to ransomware encryption threatens to undermine cyber security strategies | IT PRO | Ransomware | ||
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2022-09-12 13:43:46 | The La School District Cyber Attack Keeps Unravelling – Expert Comments (lien direct) | If you are still writing on this news: Jeremy Kirk, the editor over at ISMG reported on Twitter last night that the Vice society was claiming responsibility for the LA School District cyberattack. The Vice Society is a “double extortion” ransomware group, meaning they encrypt the data and also threaten to publish it. https://bit.ly/3LaYiIf | Ransomware | ||
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2022-09-07 16:58:01 | Los Angeles School District – Hit By Cyberattack – Expert Comments (lien direct) | The Los Angeles Unified School District has confirmed that it was hit by a ransomware attack on its IT systems over the weekend. District officials described the incident as “likely criminal in nature,” and said they were assessing the situation with law enforcement agencies. The district initially confirmed on Twitter that this was in fact a ransomware […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-09-07 16:27:32 | Hackers Are Using NASA Telescope Images To Push Ransomware (lien direct) | According to Metro, One of the first images taken by Nasa's James Webb Telescope is being used by hackers in a phishing scam. A security analytics platform, Securonix, uncovered the new computer security threat that uses the James Webb Space Telescope's first public image to spread malware. The attack is called 'GO#WEBBFUSCATOR' and reportedly starts […] | Ransomware Threat | ||
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2022-09-05 13:03:03 | New Ransomware Hits Windows, Linux Servers Of Chile Govt Agency (lien direct) | Following the news that: New ransomware hits Windows, Linux servers of Chile govt agency New ransomware hits Windows, Linux servers of Chile govt agency | Vumetric Cyber Portal | Ransomware | ||
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2022-08-22 13:27:55 | (Déjà vu) Expert Commentary: LockBit Ransomware Gang Attacks Entrust (lien direct) | The Lockbit Ransomware gang has taken credit for the ransomware attack on Entrust, a digital security giant. In June, Entrust began notifying customers that they suffered a cyberattack where data was stolen from internal systems. The ransomware group attacked Entrust after purchasing access to the corporate network through “network access sellers.” After further research on […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-08-17 12:15:24 | UK Water Suppliers Hacked But Hackers Extort Wrong Victim (lien direct) | Hackers attack UK water supplier but extort wrong victim. The Clop ransomware gang claimed to have breach Thames Water supplier by accessing their SCADA systems, which would give them the ability to cause harm to 15 mill customers. However, as Clop published evidence of stolen files, the spreadsheet presented featured South Staff Water and South […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-08-16 12:54:19 | The “Cyber Insurance Gap” Is Threatening Most Companies (lien direct) | A new study by BlackBerry and Corvus Insurance confirms a “cyber insurance gap” is growing, with a majority of businesses in North America either uninsured or underinsured against a rising tide of ransomware attacks and other cyber threats. Only 19% of all businesses surveyed have ransomware coverage limits above the median ransomware demand amount ($600,000) […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-08-16 12:45:07 | (Déjà vu) Argentina\'s Judiciary Of Córdoba Hit By PLAY Ransomware Attack (lien direct) | In response to reports that Argentina’s Judiciary of Córdoba has shut down its IT systems after suffering a ransomware attack at the hands. of the new ‘Play’ ransomware operation, cyber security experts reacted below. | Ransomware | ||
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2022-08-15 15:12:41 | Cisco Confirms Hack: Yanluowang Ransom Gang Claims 2.8GB Of Data (lien direct) | Talos Intelligence Group confirmed that Cisco had been hacked by the Yanluowang ransomware group. The confirmation in a Talos blog posting, stated Cisco first learned of the compromise on May 24. Excerpts follow: On May 24, 2022, Cisco became aware of a potential compromise. Since that point, Cisco Security Incident Response (CSIRT) and Cisco Talos have been […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-08-15 14:46:50 | NHS IT Supplier Held To Ransom By Hackers (lien direct) | Following news that a cyber-attack on a major IT provider of the NHS, Advanced, has been confirmed as a ransomware attack (NHS IT supplier held to ransom by hackers – BBC News), Information Security Experts explains further about attacks on healthcare providers. | Ransomware | ||
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2022-08-10 14:05:18 | Three Ransomware Gangs Consecutively Attacked The Same Network (lien direct) | Sophos X-Ops Active Adversary whitepaper, “Multiple Attackers: A Clear and Present Danger,” details finding Hive, LockBit and BlackCat, three prominent ransomware gangs, consecutively attacking the same network. The first two attacks took place within two hours, and the third attack took place two weeks later. Each ransomware gang left its own ransom demand, and some of the files were […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-08-04 10:04:29 | Initial Access Brokers – Key To Rise In Ransomware Attacks (lien direct) | An analysis from Recorded Future's research group, Insikt Group, details the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by cybercriminals on dark web and special-access sources to compromise networks, deploy infostealer malware, and obtain valid credentials. Excerpts: Threat actors require remote access to compromised networks to conduct successful attacks, such as malware loader deployment, data exfiltration, […] | Ransomware Malware Threat | ||
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2022-08-03 10:52:31 | Luxembourg Energy Companies Hit By Cyber Attack With Data Stolen (lien direct) | It has been reported that two companies based in Luxembourg are grappling with an alleged ransomware attack that began last week, the latest in a string of incidents involving European energy companies. Encevo Group said its Luxembourg entities Creos – an energy network operator – and the supplier Enovos were “victims of a cyberattack on […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-07-27 11:47:35 | A \'Top Tier\' Hacking Gang Is Likely To Be Behind Entrust Ransomware Attack (lien direct) | Following the news that: A 'top tier' hacking gang is likely to be behind Entrust ransomware attack Entrust ransomware attack likely to be work of ‘top tier’ hacking gang (techmonitor.ai) | Ransomware | ||
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2022-07-27 11:43:18 | LockBit Ransomware Gang Claims It Ransacked Italy\'s Tax Agency (lien direct) | It has been reported that the LockBit ransomware crew is claiming to have stolen 78GB of data from Italy’s tax agency and is threatening to leak it if a ransom isn’t paid by July 31. The notorious gang put a notice on its dark-web site adding the agency – the Agenzia delle Entrate – to its growing […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-07-25 12:20:21 | US Offers $15m Reward For HSE Hackers (lien direct) | As reported by The Times, US authorities have offered a $15 million (€14.7 million) reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction of members of the Conti group, the criminals blamed for last year’s crippling ransomware attack on the HSE. The US State Department has also offered a bounty of up to $5 million […] | Ransomware Guideline | ||
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2022-07-19 13:13:44 | British Jeweller Graff Paid £6 Million Ransom To Attackers Then Sued Insurers (lien direct) | As reported by SecurityAffairs, in September 2021, the Conti ransomware gang hit high society jeweller Graff and threatens to release private details of world leaders, actors and tycoons. Graff decided to pay a £6m ($7.5 million) ransom to Conti to avoid the leak of its customers' data and sued its insurance company Travelers for refusing […] | Ransomware Guideline | ||
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2022-07-14 14:07:51 | Play Elden Ring? It\'s Just Been Hit With Ransomware (lien direct) | Not sure you’re a huge gamer, but Bandai Namco, publisher of Dark Souls, Elden Ring and Soulcalibur, has confirmed it was the target of a ransomware attack by cybergang, Black Cat. This will cripple not only the business, but all of its loyal gamers, putting their own data at risk. | Ransomware | ||
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2022-07-13 17:49:25 | Why Pac-man Video Game Publisher Bandai Namco Suffers Ransomware Attack? (lien direct) | Global video game publisher Bandai Namco – known for games including Pac-Man and Elden Ring – has reportedly been hit by a ransomware attack according to the cyber security site VX-underground, which showed a screen grab suggesting stolen data from the company is incoming from Ransomware-as-a-Service group ALPHV. ALPHV is a rapidly growing ransomware group notorious for […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-07-12 08:21:17 | Ransomware Hits Flood Monitoring System In Goa, India – Perspective From Industry Leaders (lien direct) | A Ransomware attack hit Goa's flood monitoring system according to the Hindustan Times, which reports that the state government's water resources department that maintains the data said that all its files have been encrypted and can no longer be accessed. The data center server in Panaji stores the data of 15 flood monitoring systems on major rivers […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-07-03 18:29:33 | Geographic Solutions Ransomware, Experts Weigh In (lien direct) | Geographic solutions ransomware attack impacts unemployment programs nationwide, security experts commented below. | Ransomware | ||
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2022-07-03 18:10:32 | Your Comments On Macmillan Ransomware Attack (lien direct) | In light of the news that Macmillan, one of the largest book publishers in the US have been hit by a ransomware attack, security experts commented below. | Ransomware | ||
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2022-07-01 13:57:59 | Kaseya Ransomware – Cyber Leader\'s Thoughts & Learnings One Year Later (lien direct) | The one-year anniversary of the Kaseya ransomware attack is just around the corner on July 2nd. As we look back, cybersecurity leaders are able to analyze the events leading up to and during the attack in order to help prevent a future breach. | Ransomware Guideline | ||
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2022-06-29 16:24:35 | Minors Use Discord Servers To Earn Extra Pocket Money Through Spreading Malware (lien direct) | Avast, a global leader in digital security and privacy, has discovered an online community of minors constructing, exchanging and spreading malware, including ransomware and a mix of information stealers and cryptominers. The group lures young users by advertising access to different malware builders and tool kits that allow laypeople to construct malware easily. In some cases, people […] | Ransomware Malware Tool Guideline | ||
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2022-06-29 16:03:30 | Expert Insight On RansomHouse Attacking AMD (lien direct) | AMD said it is investigating a potential data breach after RansomHouse, a relatively new data cybercrime operation, claims to have extorted data from the US chipmaker. In addition to the fact that RansomHouse are focussing on large enterprises with weak security, Dr Darren Williams at ADX and ransomware prevention specialists, Blackfog notes that if an […] | Ransomware Data Breach | ||
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2022-06-17 15:06:57 | (Déjà vu) Dangerous Microsoft Office 365 Functionality That Can Store Ransom Files On SharePoint And OneDrive (lien direct) | Proofpoint has discovered a potentially dangerous piece of functionality in Office 365 or Microsoft 365 that allows ransomware to encrypt files stored on SharePoint and OneDrive in a way that makes them unrecoverable without dedicated backups or a decryption key from the attacker. The research focused on two of the most popular enterprise cloud apps – […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-06-07 11:34:26 | Cybereason Ransomware True Cost To Business Study Reveals Organisations Pay Multiple Ransom Demands (lien direct) | Cyber eason has today published results of its second annual ransomware study during a year of unprecedented attacks to better understand the true impact on businesses. This global study reveals that 73 percent of organisations suffered at least one ransomware attack in 2022, compared with just 55 percent in the 2021 study. The study once again finds […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-06-02 13:09:11 | Costa Rica Public Health Service Ransomware Attack (lien direct) | Costa Rica's public health service, known as the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), has been forced to take its systems offline after being hit by Hive ransomware. | Ransomware | ||
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2022-06-02 12:57:58 | Healthcare Pays More Ransom Demands, But Get Less Data Back (lien direct) | According to a new Sophos report, State of Ransomware in Healthcare 2022, twice as many healthcare organizations paid the ransom in 2021 vs 2020. Though they paid the ransom, only 2% got all of their data back. Interviews with 381 it enterprises in 31 countries revealed the following: Ransomware attacks on healthcare almost doubled – […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-06-02 11:23:59 | Why Ransomware Timeline Shrinks By 94%? (lien direct) | Researchers at IBM’s X-Force team are reporting a 94% reduction in the duration of an enterprise ransomware attack from 2019 to 2021. Though the overall time was reduced, the attacker's tools appeared to remain mostly the same. Research showed that ransomware operators were most efficient against enterprises “who have not implemented effective measures to combat […] | Ransomware Tool | ||
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2022-05-24 17:18:43 | Chicago Public Schools Data Breach – Expert Comments (lien direct) | Privacy and data security experts commented on data breach news from Chicago: Chicago Public Schools says ransomware attack affects nearly 500,000 students and 56,000 employees | Ransomware Data Breach | ||
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2022-05-23 14:04:07 | Navigating The Cyber Arms Race, Expert Weighs In (lien direct) | Cyberwarfare is taking on a new meaning as the Costa Rican president announces “we're at war” with renowned ransomware group Conti, following extortionate ransom demands from the government. SonicWall, the cyber security giant highlights the staggering increase in ransomware in its trusted annual threat report: Government sector saw a 1885% increase in ransomware attacks 105% […] | Ransomware Threat | ||
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2022-05-23 13:45:50 | The Shield Of Identity-first Security (lien direct) | Ransomware gang, Conti, is demonstrating its growing political power, as Costa Rican President calls smaller nations to action. | Ransomware | ||
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2022-05-22 20:35:03 | (Déjà vu) Conti Ransomware Shuts Down Operation, Rebrands Into Smaller Units (lien direct) | It has been reported that the notorious Conti ransomware gang has officially shut down its operation, with infrastructure taken offline and team leaders told that the brand is no more. This news comes from Advanced Intel’s Yelisey Boguslavskiy, who tweeted this afternoon that the gang’s internal infrastructure was turned off. While public-facing ‘Conti News’ data leak and the ransom […] | Ransomware Guideline | ||
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2022-05-22 11:38:48 | Media giant Nikkei Suffers Ransomware Attack (lien direct) | Media giant Nikkei's Asian unit has been hit by a ransomware attack. While the extent of the attack and whether or not customer data was leaked is still unknown, Nikkei has been forced to shut down affected servers as they investigate further. This attack follows a 2019 incident where Nikkei lost $29 million in a […] | Ransomware | ||
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2022-05-19 14:59:33 | (Déjà vu) Omnicell Suffers Ransomware Attack, Impact To Internal Systems (lien direct) | It has been reported that multinational company Omnicell recently confirmed that it had experienced a data breach following a reported ransomware attack, impacting internal systems. The company, headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA, learned of the ransomware attack, which it disclosed on May 9 2022 in a 10-Q filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. […] | Ransomware Data Breach |
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