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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. The experts reported that several IoT devices at some major manufacturers have been infected with a cryptocurrency miner in October 2019. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – Windows 7, hacking). .

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Swiss rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler hit by a malware-based attack

Security Affairs

MAY 10, 2020

Stadler, a Swiss manufacturer of railway rolling stock disclosed a data breach, hackers attempted to blackmail the company. International rail vehicle manufacturer, Stadler , disclosed a security breach that might have also allowed the attackers to steal company data. The scale of this leak has to be further analyzed.

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Gaming hardware manufacturer Razer suffered a data leak

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Gaming hardware manufacturer Razer suffered a data leak, an unsecured database managed by the company containing gamers’ info was exposed online. Gaming hardware manufacturer Razer has suffered a data leak, this is the discovery made by the security researcher Bob Diachenko. The company thanked the researcher for his support.

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CVE-2018-4251 – Apple did not disable Intel Manufacturing Mode in its laptops

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Positive Technologies while analyzing Intel Management Engine (ME) discovered that Apple did not disable Intel Manufacturing Mode in its laptops. This week, researchers Maxim Goryachy and Mark Ermolov published a blog post that revealed Chipzilla’s ME contains an undocumented Manufacturing Mode.

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Cyber-Criminal espionage Operation insists on Italian Manufacturing

Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2020

ZLab researchers spotted a new malicious espionage activity targeting Italian companies operating worldwide in the manufacturing sector. This actor was first spotted by PaloAlto’s UNIT42 in 2018 during wide scale operations against technology, retail, manufacturing, and local government industries in the US, Europe and Asia.

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Hackers have stolen customer data from Titan Manufacturing and Distributing company for nearly one year

Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2019

Cyber criminals have stolen customer data from the Titan Manufacturing and Distributing company for nearly one year using a malware. Hackers hit the Titan Manufacturing and Distributing company and compromised its computer system to steal customer payment card data for an entire year. Titan Manufacturing and Distributing, Inc.

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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. Researchers also discovered that the APT group used an updated version of its ShadowPad malware. We believe its author call it PortReuse.” ” reads the paper published by ESET.

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Mazda Connect flaws allow to hack some Mazda vehicles

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

The vulnerabilities impact the Mazda Connect Connectivity Master Unit (CMU) system installed in multiple car models, including the Mazda 3 model year 2014-2021. ” The research targeted a CMU unit manufactured by Visteon, with software initially developed by Johnson Controls Inc. ” reads the advisory.

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FDA Reveals Steps to Bolster Medical Device Cybersecurity

Data Breach Today

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Playbook' Prepared; Data Sharing Efforts Planned In its ongoing quest to improve the state of medical device cybersecurity, the FDA has announced a number of key moves - including the release of a security "playbook," plans to leverage information sharing and analysis organizations and an effort to update its 2014 premarket guidance for manufacturers. (..)

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Predictions 2014: A Difficult Year To See

John Battelle's Searchblog

JANUARY 3, 2014

The post Predictions 2014: A Difficult Year To See appeared first on John Battelle's Search Blog. But gazing into 2014 has been the hardest of the bunch – and not because the industry is getting so complicated. And yet somehow, this all leads me to my 2014 predictions. In a phrase, it’s global warming.

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3D Printing Takes First Steps Into Serial Manufacturing Production

Synergis Software

JANUARY 9, 2019

Automobile manufacturer Audi is using its A4 Limousine, a low-production model, as a proving ground for process innovation research. One large steel frame section of the A4 has always been difficult to manufacture, so the research team decided to try 3D printing. His company currently has three basic uses for 3D printing.

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France will not ban Huawei from its upcoming 5G networks

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

In July, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced its decision to phase out the use of network equipment manufactured by the Chinese tech giant Huawei in the UK’s 5G network as little as six months. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Nefilim ransomware gang published Luxottica data on its leak site

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 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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Sweden bans Huawei and ZTE from building its 5G infrastructure

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Recently Belgian telecoms operators Orange Belgium and Proximus announced that it will gradually replace the equipment from the Chinese manufacturer Huawei. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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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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Facebook links cyberespionage group APT32 to Vietnamese IT firm

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Since at least 2014, experts at FireEye have observed the APT32 group targeting foreign corporations with an interest in Vietnam’s manufacturing, consumer products, and hospitality sectors. Now the Facebook security team has revealed the real identity of APT32 , linking the group to an IT company in Vietnam named CyberOne Group. .

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My 2014 NewCo SF Schedule: Hard Choices

John Battelle's Searchblog

AUGUST 14, 2014

The post My 2014 NewCo SF Schedule: Hard Choices appeared first on John Battelle's Search Blog. As I did last year, I picked my NewCo San Francisco schedule early, so I could prepare in advance of the festival this September 10-12. Haven’t heard of NewCo? Learn all about it here. 9 am – Medium. Runners up: GitHub and Brigade.

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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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EVRAZ operations in North America disrupted by Ryuk ransomware

Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2020

In most of the plants, manufacturing operations were shut down at most plants. “Manufacturing has been halted at most plants, our source told us, and the company’s IT staff is working to contain the infection and prevent it from spreading.” Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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What is Employee Monitoring? Full Guide to Getting It Right

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

For example, a 2014 article for Forbes laid out the benefits semi-truck companies can have when implementing employee monitoring systems, specifically a potential reduction in the frequency and severity of crashes. What is Employee Monitoring and Why Use It? Want More Ways to Keep Your Remote Workers Secure?

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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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Israel announced to have foiled an attempted cyber-attack on defence firms

Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2020

Israel ‘s defence ministry announced to have foiled an attempted cyber attack by a foreign threat actors group targeting the country’s defence manufacturers. ’ The Lazarus APT is linked to North Korea, the activity of the Group surged in 2014 and 2015, its members used mostly custom-tailored malware in their attacks.

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California IT service provider Synoptek pays ransom after Sodinokibi attack

Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2020

Synoptek has more than 1,100 customers across multiple industries, including local governments, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, media, retail and software. . 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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A malware paralyzed TSMC plants where also Apple produces its devices

Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2018

A virus has infected systems at several Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. A malware has infected systems at several Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. TSMC is the world’s biggest contract manufacturer of chips for tech giants, including Apple and Qualcomm Inc. TSMC) factories on Friday night, the iPhone chipmaker plans.

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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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Critical flaw could have allowed attackers to control traffic lights

Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2020

A critical vulnerability in traffic light controllers manufactured by SWARCO could have been exploited by attackers to disrupt traffic lights. SWARCO is the world’s largest manufacturer of signal heads and the number two internationally for reflective glass beads. . ” reads the security advisory published by the U.S.

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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. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. . Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – DESMI, hacking).

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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 -->. “U.S.

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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

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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

The Secure Boot mechanism allows the execution of only software that is trusted by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). . Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. ”states the NSA technical report.

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It is time to re-evaluate Cyber-defence solutions

Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2021

The Brazilian aerospace giant Embrarer manufactures commercial, executive and military aircraft and are the world’s third largest aircraft manufacturer after Boeing and Airbus. Security expert Stefan Umit Uygur, CEO and Co-Founder at 4Securitas Ltd, provided his vision about the Cyber-defence solutions on the market.

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TSMC Chip Maker confirms its facilities were infected with WannaCry ransomware

Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2018

Early in August, a malware has infected systems at several Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. TSMC is the world’s biggest contract manufacturer of chips for tech giants, including Apple and Qualcomm Inc. TSMC is the world’s biggest contract manufacturer of chips for tech giants, including Apple and Qualcomm Inc.

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

Security Affairs

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. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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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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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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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. OwlProxy is a unique and custom tool used by the group.

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FTC Settles with Router Manufacturer over Software Security Flaws

Hunton Privacy

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. The company also is prohibited from misrepresenting the security of its products, including whether or not a product is using up-to-date software.

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COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer suffers a data breach

IoT devices at major Manufacturers infected with crypto-miner

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Swiss rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler hit by a malware-based attack

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Gaming hardware manufacturer Razer suffered a data leak

CVE-2018-4251 – Apple did not disable Intel Manufacturing Mode in its laptops

Cyber-Criminal espionage Operation insists on Italian Manufacturing

Hackers have stolen customer data from Titan Manufacturing and Distributing company for nearly one year

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

Mazda Connect flaws allow to hack some Mazda vehicles

FDA Reveals Steps to Bolster Medical Device Cybersecurity

Predictions 2014: A Difficult Year To See

3D Printing Takes First Steps Into Serial Manufacturing Production

France will not ban Huawei from its upcoming 5G networks

Nefilim ransomware gang published Luxottica data on its leak site

Sweden bans Huawei and ZTE from building its 5G infrastructure

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

Facebook links cyberespionage group APT32 to Vietnamese IT firm

My 2014 NewCo SF Schedule: Hard Choices

IPG Photonics high-performance laser developer hit with ransomware

EVRAZ operations in North America disrupted by Ryuk ransomware

What is Employee Monitoring? Full Guide to Getting It Right

Researchers found alleged sensitive documents of NATO and Turkey

Israel announced to have foiled an attempted cyber-attack on defence firms

California IT service provider Synoptek pays ransom after Sodinokibi attack

A malware paralyzed TSMC plants where also Apple produces its devices

Hackers hit Luxottica, production stopped at two Italian plants

Critical flaw could have allowed attackers to control traffic lights

Danish pump maker DESMI reveals cyber attack

Belgium telecom operators Proximus and Orange drop Huawei

Steelcase office furniture giant hit by Ryuk ransomware attack

Vietnam-linked Ocean Lotus hacked BMW and Hyundai networks

Ransomware attack disrupts operations at Australian beverage company Lion

US officials claim Huawei Equipment has secret backdoor for spying

Steel sheet giant Hoa Sen Group hacked by Maze ransomware operators

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

NSA publishes guidance on UEFI Secure Boot customization

It is time to re-evaluate Cyber-defence solutions

TSMC Chip Maker confirms its facilities were infected with WannaCry ransomware

BadPower attack could burn your device through fast charging

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

Technology giant Konica Minolta hit by a ransomware attack

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

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

FTC Settles with Router Manufacturer over Software Security Flaws

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