{"id":58615,"date":"2022-09-19T16:12:58","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T08:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/?p=58615"},"modified":"2022-09-29T17:41:02","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T09:41:02","slug":"why-is-the-healthcare-industry-the-most-likely-to-pay-cybercriminals-for-ransomware-attacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/zh\/2022\/09\/why-is-the-healthcare-industry-the-most-likely-to-pay-cybercriminals-for-ransomware-attacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is the Healthcare Industry the Most Likely To Pay Cybercriminals for Ransomware Attacks?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"58615\" class=\"elementor elementor-58615\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-35fe5dd post-content elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"35fe5dd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;cef08c3&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-409a2e9a\" data-id=\"409a2e9a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a8be8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a8be8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p align=\"center\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.portnox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ransomware-attacks-tile.png\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Times are looking more brutal than ever for one of the world\u2019s most critical industries. Ransomware attacks are skyrocketing, and healthcare organizations are increasingly cut off from much-needed cybersecurity insurance.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But just how bad is the situation? A recent Sophos survey found that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthitsecurity.com\/news\/healthcare-organizations-struggle-to-obtain-cyber-insurance-policies-report-shows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">66% of healthcare organizations<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> were hit with a ransomware attack in 2021, up from 34% in 2020. Perhaps more alarming, healthcare organizations <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portnox.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-network-against-ransomware-attack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">pay the ransom<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> most often compared with other sectors (just over 60% compared with a cross-sector average of 46%. So, what\u2019s going on here? Why is healthcare most likely to pay up in ransomware cyber-attacks?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"1\">Why Do Cybercriminals Target Healthcare Organizations?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Healthcare organizations are a lucrative target for cybercriminals because medical records are a treasure trove of sensitive information. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/hipaa\/for-professionals\/security\/laws-regulations\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HIPAA<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) classifies various patient information, including Social Security Numbers, contact information, credit card information, and more, as protected health information (PHI). And PHI is one of the most valuable types of data out there.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beyond PHI\u2019s higher selling price, healthcare organizations are more likely to be targeted with a ransomware cyber-attack because they\u2019re more likely to pay the ransom. But why?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"1\">Holding Someone\u2019s Life in the Balance<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s the bottom line. We all understand why paying the ransom is bad; it feeds the hackers and incentivizes them to continue hacking, making the problem worse for all. However, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">not paying<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> the ransom isn\u2019t so simple in reality.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In some industries, data provides a competitive advantage, but in healthcare, losing access to critical data and systems can put patients\u2019 lives in danger. Or in other words, healthcare organizations aren\u2019t blind to the ethical issues with paying ransoms, but getting their services back online quickly is often their top priority. When you consider that the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/hipaa\/for-professionals\/security\/laws-regulations\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">average downtime<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> a company experiences following a ransomware attack is 7-21 days, it\u2019s not hard to see why healthcare companies cave to pressure.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"1\">Medical Devices Can Present an Easy Entry Point for Ransomware Attacks<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The healthcare security landscape is made increasingly complex with medical devices and The <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Internet of Medical Things<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/hipaa\/for-professionals\/security\/laws-regulations\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">IoMT<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">). Medical devices like insulin pumps, wearable biosensors, smart thermometers, and other remote patient monitoring technology play an increasingly vital role in the industry. However, these new devices open up worrying new entry points for attackers.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a relatively new industry, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/hipaa\/for-professionals\/security\/laws-regulations\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">IoT<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> still lacks strong security guidelines that help govern and secure other types of tech. At the same time, security is often not the primary concern in the development of new IoT and IoMT devices. Why? Because manufacturers want to maximize functionality while working with limited compute and hardware, which leaves minimal space for robust security and data protection measures.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More often than not, these devices don\u2019t store patient data. However, attackers can leverage these devices to gain access to other network resources, like a server that does hold sensitive data. Once attackers gain access to the network, they can exfiltrate data or, increasingly, install costly ransomware.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beyond IoMT, other complexities of the healthcare IT environment can leave healthcare companies vulnerable to cyber-attacks. For example, the need for efficient and widespread access to critical patient data across systems means two-factor authentication and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.portnox.com\/blog\/zero-trust-network-access-understanding-whats-driving-adoption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">zero trust<\/a> defenses aren\u2019t always feasible.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"1\">An Increase in Ransomware Attacks is Making it Harder to Get Cybersecurity Insurance<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ransomware attacks are on the rise, healthcare IT environments are more complex than ever, and the cybersecurity skills gap puts in-house cybersecurity teams under immense pressure. With this dire picture in mind, healthcare organizations increasingly turn to cyber insurance to protect their vital assets and minimize cyber-attack damage. But there\u2019s a problem \u2013 obtaining coverage is becoming more challenging.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/healthitsecurity.com\/news\/healthcare-organizations-struggle-to-obtain-cyber-insurance-policies-report-shows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sophos report<\/a> found that 51% of respondents said the level of cybersecurity needed to qualify for cyber coverage is now higher than in the past. At the same time, cyber insurance is becoming increasingly expensive.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ransomware attacks are a significant cause of changes we\u2019ve seen in the cyber insurance market in recent years. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portnox.com\/blog\/zero-trust-network-access-understanding-whats-driving-adoption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ransomware<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is now the largest driver of cyber insurance claims, and with attacks increasing, ransom payouts have soared. As a result, many cyber insurance providers have found themselves unable to keep up and have left the industry altogether. The ones that remain are changing their limits, coverage, and pricing to manage the increased risk.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This has led to a seller\u2019s market, where the dwindling number of providers hold all the power. They can charge what they want and be selective about who gets coverage. And unfortunately, many healthcare organizations aren\u2019t meeting the selection criteria.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Equally concerning is threat actors\u2019 monitoring of cyber insurance companies\u2019 relationships. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portnox.com\/blog\/zero-trust-network-access-understanding-whats-driving-adoption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reuters<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, some ransomware attack check whether potential victims have policies that make them more likely to pay the ransom. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, the competitiveness of the cyber insurance market does seem to be having some positive effects. For example, over 95% of healthcare respondents said they have made improvements to their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portnox.com\/blog\/zero-trust-network-access-understanding-whats-driving-adoption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">cyber defenses<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to boost their cyber insurance prospects. For example, nearly half of the covered respondents implemented new security processes and increased staff training.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite the concerns surrounding cyber insurance, it\u2019s crucial that healthcare organizations understand that cyber insurance isn\u2019t a band-aid for weak cybersecurity. Instead, healthcare organizations need to deploy robust cybersecurity defenses that grant a speedy recovery from a cyber-attack, as well as backups and endpoint detection and response solutions.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"1\">Wrapping Up<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The healthcare industry has had a tough few years with COVID-19, rising staff shortages, increased demand for telehealth, and a constant onslaught of ransomware attacks. If the healthcare industry wants to lose its number one spot as the industry most likely to pay ransoms, it needs to take a more rigorous approach to cybersecurity. The cybercriminals will stop trying (or trying in colossal numbers) when the work becomes too hard and the reward too low. As it stands, healthcare is the low-hanging fruit for cybercriminals in 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2004c86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"2004c86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"18103\" class=\"elementor elementor-18103\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-748947f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"748947f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4f773e&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7995c19\" data-id=\"7995c19\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a437045 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"a437045\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">About Version 2 Digital<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.\n<br><br>\nThrough an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"18148\" class=\"elementor elementor-18148\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5420368 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5420368\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4f773e&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c976b64\" data-id=\"c976b64\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24257f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24257f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>About Portnox<\/strong><br \/>Portnox provides simple-to-deploy, operate and maintain network access control, security and visibility solutions. 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