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Check Point reports a new MSM flaw. (Source: Wikichip)

Security researchers claim to find a severe vulnerability that may affect up to 30% of all Android phones worldwide

The Qualcomm mobile station modem (MSM) series is part of 3G to 5G connectivity for millions of Android phones worldwide. The Check Point security research group now claims that it can be exploited in a way that might allow a hacker to read a user's messages and even listen in on phonecalls. This flaw involves an interface found on up to 30% of all phones worldwide.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 May 2021 19:16
Spigen's latest AirTag holders. (Source: Spigen)

Spigen announces new AirTag accessories in some signature styles and designs

Apple's AirTags might be the latest thing in personal possession-tracking, although customers might find it hard to actually secure said things with the little monolithic smart pucks out of the box. However, Spigen has stepped up to offer new holders with the keyrings and clips necessary to take such a tag anywhere.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 May 2021 19:14
A Core i7 XPS 13. (Source: Dell)

Dell's firmware update driver has harbored severe security bugs for over a decade, according to researchers

Dell has issued numerous patches as part of its latest Security Advisory (DSA-2021-088) in response to findings of a "severe" CVE consisting of five different privilege-exploit bugs that have apparently been in effect for the last 12 years. Fortunately, they have never been acted upon, which, as they could have allowed unauthorized users to write data or manipulate memory.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 May 2021 23:46
Multiple educational apps send students' data to third parties, often without their knowledge. (Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash)

New study finds 60% of apps used by U.S. schools share student data with third parties, sometimes without the users' knowledge

A new report published today by the Me2B Alliance found that as many as 60% of apps used by schools in the United States share student data with third parties. This data is typically shared immediately upon launching affected apps. Some data is shared with what Me2BA labels "very high-risk third parties" that share data they receive with other networks of vendors and organizations.
Sam Medley, 05 May 2021 05:53
Researchers claim hackers could leverage the vulnerabilities to target "billions" of devices (Image source: Panda Security)

Intel refutes claim that newly-uncovered Spectre vulnerability variants need patching with performance-leeching fixes

University of Virginia cybersecurity researchers published a paper in which they claimed that a variant of the Spectre vulnerability could potentially impact "billions" of devices, and require patches that severely hinder performance. Intel, however, refuted the claim in a statement.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 04 May 2021 14:54
Apple launches a new Card service. (Source: Apple)

The Apple Card gets new Family services for credit- and payments-sharing

Apple Card Family is the latest form of financial service created by the Cupertino-based OEM. It allows 2 users to share the same credit-card as issued by the company, or for parents to share such a card with children above a certain age. Therefore, they can build credit or Daily Cash rewards up together on the same account over time.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Apr 2021 21:44
Half a billion LinkedIn accounts have been allegedly scraped. (Source: LinkedIn)

The contents of 500 million LinkedIn accounts is reportedly up for sale

A user of a "popular hacker forum" claims to have scraped the data from approximately 500 million LinkedIn accounts - personal information such as names, email addresses and phone numbers included - and now plans to sell it at auction. This individual has reportedly posted 0.4% of these files as proof of their theft.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Apr 2021 19:17
Apple's Find My network can now be used to track non-Apple products like e-bikes, headphones, and location tags. (Image via Apple)

Apples opens its Find My network to third-party companies, allowing your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to locate non-Apple things

Apple announced today that it has opened the Find My network to third-party companies. Now non-Apple products can connect to and share their location via the Find My app within Apple's ecosystem.
Sam Medley, 08 Apr 2021 06:27
A huge number of Facebook accounts might be in danger after data from a 2019 leak surfaces online

Failbook: Personal data of roughly 530 million accounts from 106 countries leaks online

Although the data breach in question today apparently took place back in 2019, it is quite disturbing to find out that more than 500 million Facebook accounts are now in danger since the database has surfaced online in a freely accessible low-level hacking forum. Thankfully, the vulnerability exploited back then has been patched.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Apr 2021 11:13
The Galaxy SmartTag Plus. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung releases the Plus variant of the Galaxy SmartTag in the US

The Galaxy SmartTag is Samsung's recent answer to Tile-like devices. It was released in vanilla and Plus variants, although only the former has been available until now. The latter is now also on the market, although it is listed with only 1 retailer thus far.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Apr 2021 23:38
Project NotebookcheckMate Pro: Putting "personal" back in personal computing.

Your favorite laptop review site is all set to revolutionize the mobile industry: Presenting Project NotebookCheckMate Pro


Please note this was a joke article posted on April Fools' Day in 2021.

You desire to have the perfect laptop that truly is an extension of your personality but find the current choices on the market to be limiting. We've heard you. Bringing together years of review experience and ingenuity coupled with an ear for feedback to the table, we present to you our oeuvre d'art in the making — Project NotebookCheckMate Pro.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Apr 2021 10:39
The fake System Upate app's on-screen presence. (Source: Zimperium)

An Android app calling itself "System Update" is unmasked as malware by a security company

According to the cybersecurity specialists Zimperium, a non-Google Play Store app masquerading as a system-update tool found online is in fact Android malware. Once installed on devices via side-loading, it apparently steals information ranging from SMS messages to clipboard data. It may also hijack phone cameras and mics to spy on unsuspecting users.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2021 19:55
Lenovo staff members accept the new award. (Source: TUV Rheinland)

Lenovo's latest ThinkPad X1 Carbon and Yoga models are the first PCs with the new TÜV Rheinland Dynamic Privacy Filter certification

The display-standard specialist group TÜV Rheinland has announced its new Dynamic Privacy Filter certification, and that 2021's ThinkPads X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga are the first 2 devices to officially match up to it. The 2 business PCs have done so by passing a battery of tests on their ability to protect sensitive data under a variety of lighting conditions.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Mar 2021 19:39
JOMISE K7 1600P dashcam hands-on review Notebookcheck.net (Source: Own)

JOMISE K7 1600P smart dashcam hands-on: Good video quality, but rather weak software support

With a SONY IMX415 sensor inside, the JOMISE K7 1600P is a dashcam that provides 170-degree wide coverage, parking mode, a mobile app to download and view videos, traffic lights change reminder and more. Although it has a few quirks, this is a good choice for drivers who are looking for a virtual witness in case something bad happens.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2021 23:31
Some PlayStation 5 games are now protected by Denuvo Anti-Cheat

Hackers beware, Denuvo Anti-Cheat is now on the PlayStation 5

Denuvo announced that its popular Denuvo Anti-Cheat program is now on the PlayStation 5. Several PS5 launch titles already use it, added the company, although it didn't specify which ones. Denuvo also adds that Anti-Cheat will not affect the performance of any games that use it.
Anil Satyanarayana, 10 Mar 2021 16:09
Cybersecurity experts from all over the world tried to hack Morpheus for 2 months to no avail. (Image Source: umich.edu)

World's best 500+ cybersecurity experts fail to hack the Morpheus processor

In mid-2020, DARPA created a bug bounty program dubbed Finding Exploits to Thwart Tampering (FETT), to which it invited more than 500 cybersecurity experts tasked to breach certain experimental computer processors. Morpheus, the "unhackable" processor developed by the University of Michigan was the only one to live up to its nickname.
Bogdan Solca, 06 Mar 2021 12:39
ZTE's new UDC technology. (Source: Weibo)

ZTE's second-gen under-display selfie camera phone could have a 120Hz refresh rate, Face Unlock and more

ZTE has unveiled its second attempt at a display capable of hiding a front-facing camera at MWC Shanghai. The OEM claims to have doubled the pixel density in this new specialized screen tech, and to have enhanced it with new, heretofore unavailable features that include 3D facial recognition and augmented reality (AR) support.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Feb 2021 18:28
The Pixel 6 could bring a two-pronged approach to biometric authentication. (Image: Google)

Google Pixel 6 could bring back face unlock, intro under-display fingerprint sensor

Google could be set to bring back a facial recognition system for the Pixel 6 after dumping it for the Pixel 5. The Pixel 6 could also introduce an under-display fingerprint sensor in Pixel for the first time with a biometric authentication system that could match what has been rumored for the iPhone in the past.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Feb 2021 07:02
Staying secure in the new normal: How AMD Ryzen Pro processors ensure 24x7 protection for your critical data

Staying secure in the new normal: How AMD Ryzen Pro processors ensure 24x7 protection for your critical data

Security sans compromise. With remote working becoming the norm across the world, particularly in Nordic nations, the need for 24x7 data security has never been higher. AMD RyzenTM Pro processors based on the acclaimed Zen architecture offer a dedicated AMD Secure Processor that enables full-stack, multi-layered security spanning from the initial firmware all the way to the OS while also addressing the hitherto unmet need for complete memory encryption. This article takes a closer look at how AMD Ryzen Pro processors help protect your critical business data. (Sponsored article)
Advertisin‏g, 19 Feb 2021 10:17
The first Apple M1-native running malware has been discovered. (Image source: Apple/PCRisk - edited)

Apple M1-native malware targets users of the new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac Mini with unwanted Pirrit adware

Apple M1-native malware has been discovered by an independent macOS security researcher. The GoSearch22 Safari browser extension, which is linked to the infamous Pirrit adware family, can run on any M1 silicon-based device, such as the late 2020 models of the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini.
Daniel R Deakin, 18 Feb 2021 13:15
Touch ID might upgrade to an in-display form soon. (Source: Apple)

Apple might launch in-display Touch ID with the 2021 iPhones

Flagship iPhones have been unlockable through Face ID only since 2017. Now, however, there are hints that Apple might bring its only real alternative, Touch ID, back in 2021. It will apparently be an in-display version for the first time, with the company leaving the Home button in the dust with the putative new technology.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Feb 2021 00:17
Apple iCloud Passwords extension for Google Chrome (Source: Chrome Web Store)

Apple launches Chrome extension for using ‌iCloud‌ Keychain passwords on Windows PCs

Simply called "iCloud Passwords," the new Google Chrome extension allows its users to use the same Safari passwords that they created on their Apple device with Chrome on Windows. Besides, iCloud Passwords also saves passwords created with Google Chrome on Windows to the iCloud Keychain for later use on Apple devices.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Feb 2021 14:05
iOS 14.4 can use a new hardware message. (Source: YouTube)

iOS 14.4 contains a new anti-independent repair message along with security upgrades

The latest version of iOS (14.4) is now available as a stable update. Installing it causes a new kind of "important hardware message" to pop up should an iPhone detect that its rear camera module has been unofficially replaced. Apple has also noted that the software includes patches for potentially actionable vulnerabilities.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jan 2021 16:50
An OPPO smart-tag render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

OPPO patents its answer to the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag or Apple AirTag

Wireless smart tags for possession-tracking seem to be one of the major trends for mobile device OEMs in 2021. According to a new patent application discovered on the CNIPA database, OPPO may be the next to jump onto this bandwagon. Its new Bluetooth tag looks much like that of Samsung's, although there are no indications as yet that the two would work in the exact same way.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jan 2021 18:10
WhatsApp has been losing users to Signal and Telegram because of privacy concerns. (Image source: CatalystIndependent/Stick - edited)

WhatsApp scrambles to stem the flow of users moving to rivals Signal and Telegram as millions protest against controversial privacy policy

WhatsApp has taken to social media channels to try to allay deep concerns that users have been voicing about data sharing and privacy. The company has decided to extend the deadline for its terms update acceptance from February 8 to May 15. However, millions have already decided to move to rival messenger services such as Signal and Telegram.
Daniel R Deakin, 16 Jan 2021 20:32
HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 in review: Mobile workstation with pointless Sure View privacy filter

82% HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 in review: Mobile workstation with pointless Sure View privacy filter

Sure Non View. Remote work, home office, and the like are probably the buzzwords of the year. Hardware for professionals, in particular, has to adapt to the new work conditions, and ultra-thin workstations like the ZBook Firefly 14 come in handy here. But do these mobile powerhouses really offer enough performance for professional users?
Intel Core i7-10610U, NVIDIA Quadro P520, 14", 1.4 kg
Christian Hintze, 14 Jan 2021 23:22
Keep track of things with a Galaxy SmartTag. (Source: Samsung)

Galaxy Unpacked 2021 | Samsung offers the future of recovering missing treasures with new Galaxy SmartTags

The Galaxy SmartTag is a new consumer-grade electronic tracker from Samsung. It has a versatile array of use-cases, from potentially protecting bags from theft to finding lost pets. It is rated for up to 6 months of use per charge, and for ultra-wide-band (UWB) technology, which helps with its AR Tracking feature.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jan 2021 19:24
The new RT-AX7868U Wi-Fi 6 home router. (Source: Asus)

CES 2021 | The RT-AX68U is the first Asus Wi-Fi 6 router to feature the new Instant Guard security app

Asus has debuted its new Instant Guard facility in the new RT-AX68U Wi-Fi 6 home router. The device also sprouts 3x3 MIMO antennae for speeds of up to 2.7 gigabits per second (Gb/s). It also supports the OEM's AiMesh software, so as to integrate into and proliferate any such network it finds itself in.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jan 2021 19:00
The new TCL Wearable Display. (Source: TCL)

CES 2021 | TCL introduces new smart glasses, TWS earbuds and a Bluetooth pet-tracker

TCL's new product launches are mainly display-centric; however, it has also announced the expansion of its smart device ecosystem at CES 2021. They include the new Wearable Display, a name the OEM has seen fit to give its first pair of smart glasses. They are joined here by other devices such as the hybrid ANC-enhanced MOVEAUDIO S600 earbuds, the MOVETRACK PetTracker and the LINKHUB 4G/LTE Outdoor CPE.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jan 2021 19:37
The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 is the first to be powered by AMD Ryzen 3000C Chromebook APUs. (Image Source: Acer)

CES 2021 | AMD Ryzen 3000C series APUs debut in the Acer Chromebook Spin 514 and its enterprise counterpart

Acer has introduced the Chromebook Spin 514 — the first Chromebook to be powered by AMD Ryzen 3000C series of Chromebook APUs. The Chromebook Spin 14 is offered in both consumer and Enterprise variants and sports a durable chassis, adequate port selection, and support for Android apps from the Play Store. The Enterprise version can also be availed as part of Acer's Device-as-a-Service program.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jan 2021 20:53
Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 now comes with a 16:10 display and Intel Tiger Lake vPro options. (Image Source: Dell)

CES 2021 | Dell redesigns the Latitude 9420 business convertible with 16:10 display, Intel Tiger Lake vPro, 5G, and automatic SafeShutter, but RAM continues to remain soldered

Dell has spruced-up its premium Latitude 9000 series lineup with a design refresh and internal upgrades. The Latitude 9420 comes in both 2-in-1 and traditional laptop form factors. Both variants sport 16:10 displays and are powered by Intel 11th gen Tiger Lake processors with vPro configurations. The new Latitude 9420 also offers an automatic SafeShutter for the webcam and AI-powered Dell Optimizer software.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Jan 2021 15:00
TCL is increasingly well-known in the US. (Source: TCL)

TCL faces accusations of spying through its TVs in the US

The display-maker TCL is now the focus of allegations that it has included "backdoor" software in TVs intended for the American market. These suspicions allegedly come from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Then again, the OEM denies the claims, and that the administration in question has yet to bring these accusations to it directly.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Dec 2020 17:10
DJI's latest drone. (Source: DJI)

DJI responds publicly to its US blacklisting

The drone-maker DJI is one of the latest companies to be placed on the US Administration's Entity List. The OEM has reacted with a bemused message posted to its official Twitter account, in which it denies doing anything to warrant this action, and to do all it can to limit its effect on its customers, suppliers and other business partners.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Dec 2020 18:21
The Galaxy Z Flip 5G. (Source: Samsung)

The One UI 3.0 with Android 11 update starts to hit the Galaxy Z Flip 5G

The Galaxy Z Flip 5G is Samsung's refreshed premium clamshell foldable. It is also one of the latest devices to start to see the One UI firmware upgrade. Then again, this new OTA is reportedly only pushed to global units sold in Switzerland as yet. However, more widespread availability for others with this cutting-edge phone should follow shortly.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Dec 2020 17:40
Experts remain unsure about the extent of the damage caused by the cyber attack (Image source: Panda Security)

Alleged Russian cyber attack allegedly exposed US deep state secrets through "Orion" data breach

Multiple US government branches, including the Department of Commerce, and an unknown number of private sector players have been hit by a massive cyber attack. Experts still remain uncertain about the volume of sensitive information that's been secreted beyond borders by hackers with alleged ties to the Russian government.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 18 Dec 2020 13:07
Newer devices on OxygenOS should get regular updates. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus reaffirms its commitment to regular software updates for its newer phones following a fan's worrying discovery

OnePlus has just added some of its newer devices to the Android Enterprise Recommended (AER) program. However, this has created confusion as the OEM originally left its new webpage on the subject on "quarterly security patches" for all of the models in question. This has now been corrected, in conjunction with a statement from a company representative.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Dec 2020 21:57
The Galaxy S20 FE. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung updates the Galaxy S20 FE and S9 series with December 2020 security patches

The Galaxy S9 is a 2018 flagship. Nevertheless, its maker Samsung has reportedly updated it with the latest Android security patch. The more recent premium mid-ranger the Galaxy S20 FE has joined it in this respect.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Dec 2020 22:59
Extending Chrome support for Windows 7 until January 2022 (Source: Google Cloud Blog)

Chrome for Windows 7 refuses to die: Security updates coming until at least mid-January 2022

With over 20 percent of corporate users still stuck with Windows 7, Google has decided to extend support for Chrome on this old operating system until "at least" January 15, 2022. This comes as a 6-month extension of the previously announced date of July 15, 2021, and further changes are still possible.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2020 16:40
Sony Xperia 1 II gets November 2020 Android security patch

Sony Xperia 1 II gets the November 2020 Android security patch

Without an official changelog to go with it, the Sony Xperia 1 II has just received a new software update. The 108.6 MB patch is available via OTA and contains the November 2020 Android security patch from Google, most likely combined with a few Sony-exclusive tweaks and fixes.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Nov 2020 13:12
Microsoft Pluton security chip as part of a SoC solution (Source: Microsoft Security)

Microsoft intros the Pluton security chip

Unveiled yesterday, the Microsoft Pluton security processor is the result of a joint effort that has managed to bring together the Redmond giant and three major silicon partners, namely AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm. This chip-to-cloud technology will soon bring more security advancements to Windows PCs.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Nov 2020 10:00
Apple's macOS Big Sur is spying on you. (Image: Apple logo w/ edits)

MacOS Big Sur is spying on everything you do and sending the data to Apple

Apple's latest operating system, macOS Big Sur, uses a new API to constantly send users' data (including how, when, and where a Mac is used) to Apple. This data is transmitted to Apple without encryption, meaning anyone with access to the same network as the Mac can see the information.
Sam Medley, 17 Nov 2020 18:32
The Redmi Note 8 Pro has gaming features such as GAME Turbo 2.0 and a LiquidCool system. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Redmi Note 8 Pro receives new MIUI 12 beta stable update

Xiaomi has announced that Redmi Note 8 Pro devices operating on the China MIUI 12 ROM will start receiving a new beta stable update of the Android overlay via OTA. For the moment, only random users of the Redmi Note 8 Pro will get the new MIUI 12 update, which brings the October 2020 security patch with it.
Daniel R Deakin, 15 Nov 2020 21:29
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 devices get the November 2020 patch on Verizon

November 2020 security patch hits the Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+, and the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G on Verizon

A few days after the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 lineup in the wild has started to receive this month's security patch, the Verizon units have begun to receive the new firmware as well. The November 2020 patch fixes five critical vulnerabilities alongside 29 high-level ones and no less than 31 moderate threats.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Nov 2020 10:56
Fujitsu LifeBook U7310 Laptop Review: Good 13-inch business laptop without performance ambitions, but with unique selling point

87% Fujitsu LifeBook U7310 Laptop Review: Good 13-inch business laptop without performance ambitions, but with unique selling point

Business laptop does not want to play. The 13.3-inch small LifeBook U7310 is aimed at business customers, so it has a number of security features on board and also scores with a real unique selling point. But the office notebook is not equally suitable for everyone. Our test will clarify who the 1,200-Euro (~$1,425) business laptop is aimed at.
Intel Core i5-10210U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Christian Hintze, 07 Nov 2020 00:03
The Galaxy Tab S2. (Source: Samsung)

A Samsung tablet from 2015 gets the latest Android security patch

The 9.7-inch display variant of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 hails from all of five years ago. Nevertheless, its units served by the carrier Verizon have been issued with October 2020 security patches. Therefore, even though it remains on an older version of Android, it is up to date in one respect, at least.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Nov 2020 23:49
VPN by Google One coming soon to the US (Source: Google)

VPN by Google One coming to the US

With a starting price of US$9.99 per month, eligible Google One plans in the US will include the VPN service for free. However, this handy feature will be available only in the Google One application for Android. In the coming months, Google's VPN might become available in other markets as well.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Nov 2020 09:45
A smart doorbell. (Source: Ring)

61% of US households with smart home devices polled plan to buy a smart doorbell in the next 12 months

Video doorbells enable the user to see who is at their door on their smart screens or mobile devices. A recent study indicates that 10% of US households with high-speed internet surveyed owned one of these devices in the second quarter of 2020, compared to 7% in 2017. This increased popularity has driven doorbell OEMs to improve innovation and integration with other smart things over the years.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Nov 2020 19:31
Samsung SmartThings Find service now live (Source: Samsung)

Samsung SmartThings Find gets launched globally

Introduced as a new part of the SmartThings app, SmartThings Find is now available for all Samsung users worldwide. This is a new way to locate a range of select Galaxy smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and earbuds at once thanks to the Bluetooth Low Energy and ultra-wideband technologies.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Oct 2020 11:24
The interest in smart home devices among different household types. (Source: Parks Associates)

Having a home security system may make it more likely for you to buy a smart home device

A new research report has concluded that 63% of households with residential security equipment in the US are now considering buying a smart home device in the next 12 months compared to 40% of broadband internet-using households. Therefore, it seems that the trend toward integration with assistants such as Amazon Alexa among home-grade security OEMs is paying off in that respect.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Oct 2020 23:17
APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming eSports-certified UPS (Source: Schneider Electric)

Schneider Electric unveils the first eSports-certified UPS designed for gaming gear, the APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming

The APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming UPS features sine-wave battery backup and automatic voltage regulation combined with a set of features that enable it to protect gaming systems and accessories from "more than seven different types of power interruptions." Pre-orders will go live soon at Amazon, Newegg, B&H Photo, Best Buy, and Microcenter.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Oct 2020 18:46

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