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COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer suffers a data breach

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Indian COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories was hit with a cyber attack that forced it to shut down its plants in Brazil, India, Russia, the U.K., In response to the security breach, the COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer has isolated all data center services. “In and the U.S. Pierluigi Paganini.

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IoT devices at major Manufacturers infected with crypto-miner

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Hackers have infected with a piece of malware some IoT devices running Windows 7 designed by three of the world’s largest manufacturers. Security experts from TrapX reported that some IoT devices running Windows 7 have been infected with a piece of malware, is it a supply chain attack? Pierluigi Paganini. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Winnti Group was planning a devastating supply-chain attack against Asian manufacturer

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Winnti Group is back with a new modular Win backdoor that was used to infect the servers of a high-profile Asian mobile hardware and software manufacturer. The organizations is major mobile hardware and software manufacturer based in Asia, experts contacted it to alert the company of the infection. Pierluigi Paganini.

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IPG Photonics high-performance laser developer hit with ransomware

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers for diverse applications and industries was hit by a ransomware attack that disrupted its operations. IPG Photonics manufactures high-performance fiber lasers, amplifiers, and laser systems for diverse applications and industries. IPG Photonics, a leading U.S. billion revenue in 2019. .

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DoppelPaymer crew leaked internal confidential documents belonging to aerospace companies

Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2020

Visser Precision is a parts maker for many companies in several industries, including aerospace, automotive, industrial and manufacturing. an antenna in an anti-mortar defense system), billing and payment forms, supplier information, data analysis reports, and legal paperwork. ” reads the statement published by El Reg.

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Researchers found alleged sensitive documents of NATO and Turkey

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Researchers from the US-based firm Cyble recently came across a post shared by an unknown threat actor that goes online with the moniker Spectre123, where he has allegedly leaked the sensitive documents of NATO and Havelsan (Turkish Military/defence manufacturer). Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Swiss watchmaker Swatch shuts down IT systems in response to a cyberattack

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The Swatch Group Ltd is a Swiss manufacturer of watches and jewellery. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. The company turned off its systems to avoid other systems on its network from being infected.

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Hackers hit Luxottica, production stopped at two Italian plants

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

As a vertically integrated company, Luxottica designs, manufactures, distributes and retails its eyewear brands, including LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Apex by Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, Target Optical, Eyemed vision care plan, and Glasses.com. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Vietnam-linked Ocean Lotus hacked BMW and Hyundai networks

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 7, 2019

Alleged Vietnamese Ocean Lotus (APT32) hackers breached the networks of the car manufacturers BMW and Hyundai to steal automotive trade secrets. According to German media, hackers suspected to be members of the Vietnam-linked APT Ocean Lotus ( APT32 ) group breached the networks of the car manufacturers BMW and Hyundai.

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Czech cyber-security agency warns over Huawei, ZTE security threat

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 18, 2018

The Chinese nightmare is rapidly spreading among European countries, now a Czech cyber-security agency is warning against using the equipment manufactured by Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE because they pose a threat to state security. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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France will not ban Huawei from its upcoming 5G networks

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

It’s normal that … we want a European solution” because of the importance of “the security of our communication,” Macron told reporters. In July, the French information security agency ANSSI announced that Huawei Technologies Ltd. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Danish pump maker DESMI reveals cyber attack

Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2020

DESMI, a global company specialised in the development and manufacture of pump solutions, discloses a cyber attack. Global pump maker DESMI said on Friday it was hit by cyber attack and it was restoring its IT systems after the security incident. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Ransomware attack disrupts operations at Australian beverage company Lion

Security Affairs

JUNE 14, 2020

Systems at Australian beverages company Lion were infected with a ransomware that disrupted to manufacturing processes and customer service. Systems at Australian beverages company Lion were infected with a ransomware, the security breach caused the disruption of manufacturing processes and customer service. Pierluigi Paganini.

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US officials claim Huawei Equipment has secret backdoor for spying

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

. “Independent cybersecurity experts say the intelligence services of global powers including the United States routinely exploit vulnerabilities in networking equipment — regardless of the manufacturer — for espionage purposes.” Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Belgium telecom operators Proximus and Orange drop Huawei

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Major Belgium’s telecom operator Proximus announced on Friday that it will gradually replace its equipment from the Chinese manufacturer Huawei. One of the major Belgium telecom operator Proximus announced on Friday that it will gradually replace its equipment from the Chinese manufacturer Huawei. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Steel sheet giant Hoa Sen Group hacked by Maze ransomware operators

Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2020

1 company in the field of manufacturing and trading steel sheet in Vietnam and the leading exporter of steel sheet in Southeast Asia. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Hoa Sen Group is the no.1 billion. .”

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Steelcase office furniture giant hit by Ryuk ransomware attack

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2020

It is the largest office furniture manufacturer in the world. The list of the victims of the Ryuk ransomware is very long and includes the US government contractor Electronic Warfare Associates (EWA) , US railroad company Railworks , Croatian petrol station chain INA Group , and parts manufacturer Visser Precision. billion in 2020.

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Czech public radio says Huawei Czech Unit secretly collected data

Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2019

In December 2018, the Czech National Cyber and Information Security Agency warned against using the equipment manufactured by Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE because they pose a threat to state security. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. million people.” Pierluigi Paganini.

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Microsoft spotted multiple malspam campaigns using malware-laced ISO and IMG files

Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2020

pic.twitter.com/EbI8kxICQG — Microsoft Security Intelligence (@MsftSecIntel) May 4, 2020. “We also saw a campaign targeting manufacturing companies in South Korea. Major malspam campaigns monitored by Microsoft include attacks at US small businesses, manufacturing companies in South Korea, and accountants in the US.

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Is Gelsemium APT behind a targeted attack in Southeast Asian Government?

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Gelsemium is a group focused on cyberespionage that has been active since at least 2014. The previous campaigns associated with this group targeted government, education, and electronic manufacturers in East Asia and the Middle East.

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FTC Settles with Router Manufacturer over Software Security Flaws

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016

On February 23, 2016, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it reached a settlement with Taiwanese-based network hardware manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer, Inc.

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Kraken fileless attack technique abuses Microsoft Windows Error Reporting (WER)

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Since at least 2014, experts at FireEye have observed APT32 targeting foreign corporations with an interest in Vietnam’s manufacturing, consumer products, and hospitality sectors. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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NSA publishes guidance on UEFI Secure Boot customization

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Over the years, experts observed several attacks employing rootkits that were specifically developed to target the firmware to achieve persistence and bypassing security solutions. The Secure Boot mechanism allows the execution of only software that is trusted by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). . Pierluigi Paganini.

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Technology giant Konica Minolta hit by a ransomware attack

Security Affairs

AUGUST 17, 2020

The company manufactures business and industrial imaging products, including copiers, laser printers, multi-functional peripherals (MFPs) and digital print systems for the production printing market. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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BadPower attack could burn your device through fast charging

Security Affairs

JULY 21, 2020

Xuanwu Lab also investigated 34 fast-charging chip manufacturers and discovered that at least 18 chip manufacturers produce chips with the function of updating firmware after finished products. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. ” the researchers conclude. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Bad actor sells Huiying Medical Technology’s source code for AI-assisted COVID-19 detection

Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2020

researches, develops, manufactures, and distributes medical imaging devices. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. The price for sale is 4 BTC.” ” reads a post published by Cyble on Medium.

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Diebold Nixdorf warns of a wave of ATM black box attacks across Europe

Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2020

This week, Diebold Nixdorf, a leading manufacturer of ATM machines, has issued an alert to customers warning all banks of a new variant of ATM black box or jackpotting attacks. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 282

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Australian beverages firm Lion hit for the second time in a few days by a cyber attack

Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2020

At the time of the first attack, the security breach caused the disruption of manufacturing processes and customer service. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. ” The Sydney Morning Herald reported.

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eCh0raix ransomware is back and targets QNAP NAS devices again

Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2020

The eCh0raix ransomware was appeared in the threat landscape in June 2019 by experts at security firms Intezer and Anomali. The ransomware targets poorly protected or vulnerable NAS servers manufactured by Taiwan-based QNAP Systems, attackers exploits known vulnerabilities or carry out brute-force attacks. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Sopra Steria hit by the Ryuk ransomware gang

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2020

The list of the victims of the Ryuk ransomware is very long and includes the US government contractor Electronic Warfare Associates (EWA) , US railroad company Railworks , Croatian petrol station chain INA Group , and parts manufacturer Visser Precision. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Microsoft released out-of-band Windows fixes for 2 RCE issues

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Windows 10 devices are not affected in their default configuration and that “only customers who have installed the optional HEVC or ‘HEVC from Device Manufacturer’ media codecs from Microsoft Store may be vulnerable.” Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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DHS warns of cyber attacks against small airplanes

Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2019

Patrick Kiley, a senior security consultant at Rapid7 conducted an investigation into the security of avionics systems inside small airplanes. The expert focused the analysis on the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus implements by two commercially available avionics systems from aircraft manufacturers who specialize in light aircraft.

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The City of Durham shut down its network after Ryuk Ransomware attack

Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2020

The list of the victims of the Ryuk ransomware is very long and includes the US government contractor Electronic Warfare Associates (EWA) , US railroad company Railworks , Croatian petrol station chain INA Group , and parts manufacturer Visser Precision. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Airbus suppliers were hit by four major attack in the last 12 months

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

. “The group has long been considered a tempting target because of the cutting-edge technologies that have made it one of the world’s biggest commercial plane manufacturers, as well as a strategic military supplier.” Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Hackers claim to have compromised 50,000 home cameras and posted footage online

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2020

In June 2017, security experts at security firm F-Secure discovered tens of vulnerabilities in tens of thousands of Internet-connected cameras from China-based manufacturer Foscam. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Pre-Installed malware spotted on other Android phones sold in US

Security Affairs

JULY 9, 2020

For the scoreboard, that’s two different Settings apps with two different malware variants on two different phone manufactures & models that appear to all tie back to TeleEpoch Ltd.” Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. ” continues Malwarebytes. ” concludes the post.

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ATM vendors Diebold and NCR fixed deposit forgery bugs

Security Affairs

AUGUST 22, 2020

The ATM manufacturer giants, Diebold Nixdorf and NCR, have released software updates to fix a flaw that could have been exploited for ‘deposit forgery’ attacks. The ATM manufacturers Diebold Nixdorf and NCR have addressed a bug that could have been exploited for ‘deposit forgery’ attacks. Pierluigi Paganini.

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AMD is going to patch UEFI SMM callout privilege escalation flaw

Security Affairs

JUNE 22, 2020

The vulnerability was discovered by the security researcher Danny Odler, it resides in the AMD’s Mini PC could allow attackers to manipulate secure firmware and execute arbitrary code. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. ” reads the AMD’s announcement. Pierluigi Paganini.

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xHelper, the Unkillable Android malware that re-Installs after factory reset

Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2020

Upon the installation, the malicious app registers itself as a foreground service and extracts an encrypted payload that gathers information about the victim’s device (android_id, manufacturer, model, firmware version, etc.) Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Sodinokibi ransomware gang stole 1TB of data from Brown-Forman

Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2020

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, it manufactures several well-known brands throughout the world, including Jack Daniel’s, Early Times, Old Forester, Woodford Reserve, GlenDronach, BenRiach, Glenglassaugh, Finlandia, Herradura, Korbel, and Chambord. . Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Interview With a Crypto Scam Investment Spammer

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MAY 22, 2023

pw has been registered and abandoned by several parties since 2014, but the most recent registration data available through DomainTools.com shows it was registered in March 2020 to someone in Krasnodar, Russia with the email address edgard011012@gmail.com. A DIRECT QUOT The domain quot[.]pw “The extension cost 1300 rubles (expensive).

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North Korea compromised Russian missile engineering firm NPO Mashinostroyeniya

Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2023

NPO Mashinostroyeniya (JSC MIC Mashinostroyenia, NPO Mash) is a leading Russian manufacturer of missiles and military spacecraft. Treasury Department in July 2014 due to its support to the Russian government in attempting of destabilizing eastern Ukraine and its ongoing occupation of Crimea. The Russian firm was sanctioned by the U.S.

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Ransomware infected systems at Xchanging, a DXC subsidiary

Security Affairs

JULY 6, 2020

The company has customers in many industries, including financial services, automotive, education, healthcare, manufacturing and aerospace and defense, DXC Technology files an 8-K form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer suffers a data breach

IoT devices at major Manufacturers infected with crypto-miner

Trending Sources

Winnti Group was planning a devastating supply-chain attack against Asian manufacturer

IPG Photonics high-performance laser developer hit with ransomware

DoppelPaymer crew leaked internal confidential documents belonging to aerospace companies

Researchers found alleged sensitive documents of NATO and Turkey

Swiss watchmaker Swatch shuts down IT systems in response to a cyberattack

Hackers hit Luxottica, production stopped at two Italian plants

Vietnam-linked Ocean Lotus hacked BMW and Hyundai networks

Czech cyber-security agency warns over Huawei, ZTE security threat

France will not ban Huawei from its upcoming 5G networks

Danish pump maker DESMI reveals cyber attack

Ransomware attack disrupts operations at Australian beverage company Lion

US officials claim Huawei Equipment has secret backdoor for spying

Belgium telecom operators Proximus and Orange drop Huawei

Steel sheet giant Hoa Sen Group hacked by Maze ransomware operators

Steelcase office furniture giant hit by Ryuk ransomware attack

Czech public radio says Huawei Czech Unit secretly collected data

Microsoft spotted multiple malspam campaigns using malware-laced ISO and IMG files

Is Gelsemium APT behind a targeted attack in Southeast Asian Government?

FTC Settles with Router Manufacturer over Software Security Flaws

Kraken fileless attack technique abuses Microsoft Windows Error Reporting (WER)

NSA publishes guidance on UEFI Secure Boot customization

Technology giant Konica Minolta hit by a ransomware attack

BadPower attack could burn your device through fast charging

Bad actor sells Huiying Medical Technology’s source code for AI-assisted COVID-19 detection

Diebold Nixdorf warns of a wave of ATM black box attacks across Europe

Security Affairs newsletter Round 282

Australian beverages firm Lion hit for the second time in a few days by a cyber attack

eCh0raix ransomware is back and targets QNAP NAS devices again

Sopra Steria hit by the Ryuk ransomware gang

Microsoft released out-of-band Windows fixes for 2 RCE issues

DHS warns of cyber attacks against small airplanes

The City of Durham shut down its network after Ryuk Ransomware attack

Airbus suppliers were hit by four major attack in the last 12 months

Hackers claim to have compromised 50,000 home cameras and posted footage online

Pre-Installed malware spotted on other Android phones sold in US

ATM vendors Diebold and NCR fixed deposit forgery bugs

AMD is going to patch UEFI SMM callout privilege escalation flaw

xHelper, the Unkillable Android malware that re-Installs after factory reset

Sodinokibi ransomware gang stole 1TB of data from Brown-Forman

Interview With a Crypto Scam Investment Spammer

North Korea compromised Russian missile engineering firm NPO Mashinostroyeniya

Ransomware infected systems at Xchanging, a DXC subsidiary

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