{"id":1018,"date":"2024-04-04T22:33:10","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T22:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hacking.cool\/?p=1018"},"modified":"2024-04-04T22:35:23","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T22:35:23","slug":"patterns-hidden-in-passwords-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hacking.cool\/atomanya\/patterns-hidden-in-passwords-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Patterns Hidden in Passwords: Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/hacking.cool\/atomanya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-04-04-18.29.49-Create-a-wide-horizontal-image-with-distinct-areas-representing-different-password-pattern-themes-in-an-artistic-and-abstract-way-without-using-text-1024x585.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hacking.cool\/atomanya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-04-04-18.29.49-Create-a-wide-horizontal-image-with-distinct-areas-representing-different-password-pattern-themes-in-an-artistic-and-abstract-way-without-using-text-1024x585.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hacking.cool\/atomanya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-04-04-18.29.49-Create-a-wide-horizontal-image-with-distinct-areas-representing-different-password-pattern-themes-in-an-artistic-and-abstract-way-without-using-text-300x171.webp 300w, https:\/\/hacking.cool\/atomanya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-04-04-18.29.49-Create-a-wide-horizontal-image-with-distinct-areas-representing-different-password-pattern-themes-in-an-artistic-and-abstract-way-without-using-text-768x439.webp 768w, https:\/\/hacking.cool\/atomanya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-04-04-18.29.49-Create-a-wide-horizontal-image-with-distinct-areas-representing-different-password-pattern-themes-in-an-artistic-and-abstract-way-without-using-text-1536x878.webp 1536w, https:\/\/hacking.cool\/atomanya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-04-04-18.29.49-Create-a-wide-horizontal-image-with-distinct-areas-representing-different-password-pattern-themes-in-an-artistic-and-abstract-way-without-using-text.webp 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the digital age, passwords serve as the gatekeepers to our virtual lives, safeguarding everything from personal correspondence to financial information. This article provides a detailed exploration of password patterns, incorporating extensive statistics, examples, and insights to paint a full picture of current trends and their implications for security. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the <strong>part 1<\/strong> of the article, a research work based on the compilation of various research data I found on the internet. The next, <strong>part 2<\/strong>, of the article will be written later and include data based on my own research analysis of leaked password datasets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sequential Simplicity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: &#8220;123456&#8221;, &#8220;abcdef&#8221;, &#8220;123456789&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevalence<\/strong>: A study by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in the UK found that &#8220;123456&#8221; appeared in more than 23 million passwords leaked in data breaches. This sequence, along with its close relatives &#8220;123456789&#8221; and &#8220;12345&#8221;, demonstrates our gravitation towards simplicity at the expense of security. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Calendar-Based Choices<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: &#8220;Sarah1992&#8221;, &#8220;Grad2008&#8221;, &#8220;Sarah02121988&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevalence<\/strong>: Roughly 10% of all passwords, often incorporating significant personal or historical dates. Those can be birthdates, anniversaries, graduation dates, etc. The preference for date-based passwords underscores the challenge of creating something both memorable and secure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Names and Familiar Terms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: &#8220;Charlie123&#8221;, &#8220;Manchester8&#8221;, &#8220;ashley&#8221;, &#8220;michael&#8221;, &#8220;Tiffany&#8221;, &#8220;Charlie&#8221;, &#8220;Jordan&#8221;, &#8220;eva&#8221;, &#8220;alex&#8221;, &#8220;anna&#8221;, &#8220;max&#8221;, &#8220;leo&#8221;, &#8220;jack&#8221;, &#8220;ryan&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevalence<\/strong>: Around 15% of all passwords analyzed incorporate a name, suggesting a deep-rooted inclination to tie our security to our personal lives. The NCSC&#8217;s report highlights &#8220;ashley&#8221; and &#8220;michael&#8221; among the top 50 passwords, illustrating this trend. The recent Nordost research indicates some of the most popular names in use, especially among executives, are: &#8220;Tiffany,&#8221; &#8220;Charlie,&#8221; &#8220;Michael,&#8221; and &#8220;Jordan&#8221;. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The stats below show the use of most popular names in password breaches from Nordost study:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"925\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/hacking.cool\/atomanya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/names.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1032\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.041942604856512;width:507px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hacking.cool\/atomanya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/names.png 925w, https:\/\/hacking.cool\/atomanya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/names-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/hacking.cool\/atomanya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/names-768x376.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 925px) 100vw, 925px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The stats based on research by PrivacyCrypts regarding first names in passwords:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"353\" src=\"https:\/\/hacking.cool\/atomanya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/favorite-name.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hacking.cool\/atomanya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/favorite-name.jpg 750w, https:\/\/hacking.cool\/atomanya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/favorite-name-300x141.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In addition, approximately 4.19% of worldwide users incorporate their first name in their passwords. This is a common practice across various countries, with specific percentages noted for Italians (4.13%), Russians (3.79%), and Germans (2.51%)\u200b (<a href=\"https:\/\/privacycrypts.com\/password-managers\/guides\/most-common-passwords\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PrivacyCrypts<\/a>)\u200b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Password Suffixes, Numeric Add-ons and Patterned Numbers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: &#8220;Password1&#8221;, &#8220;hunter2&#8221;, &#8220;Shadow2023&#8221;, &#8220;Dragon2024&#8221;, &#8220;[Username]123&#8221;, &#8220;alex2010&#8221;, &#8220;Daniel1987&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevalence<\/strong>: Surveys and analyses of breached password datasets reveal that adding simple numbers at the end of passwords is incredibly common, with estimates suggesting that around 30-40% of all passwords include this practice to some degree; &#8220;1&#8221; is notably common.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specific Add-ons<\/strong>: The number &#8220;1&#8221; is particularly prevalent, appearing in approximately 15-20% of passwords that include numeric add-ons. Sequences like &#8220;123&#8221; are also widespread, used in around 10-15% of such cases. Other common numeric suffixes are: 12, 2, 11, 01, 13. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-Numeric Add-ons<\/strong>: Some of the most common password suffixes which are not numbers: s, !, e, er, ., y, <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the more general picture of the most common password suffixes from credential leaks (source: https:\/\/github.com\/hypn\/common_password_prefixes_and_suffixes):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Xato<\/td><td>rockyou.txt<\/td><td>matrix<\/td><td>dropbox<\/td><td>collection1-6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hacking.cool\/atomanya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-04-035141-2.png\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hacking.cool\/atomanya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-04-035246-1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hacking.cool\/atomanya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-04-035327-1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hacking.cool\/atomanya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-04-035411-1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hacking.cool\/atomanya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-04-035458-1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps less common but also prevalent are adding birth years, birth moth and age as numerical suffixes. Below chart by PrivacyCrypts display some of those stats:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/hacking.cool\/atomanya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/most-popular-years.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1051\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5957446808510638;width:552px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hacking.cool\/atomanya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/most-popular-years.jpg 750w, https:\/\/hacking.cool\/atomanya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/most-popular-years-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Employer&#8217;s Name in Passwords: A Common Corporate Pattern<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: &#8220;[CompanyName]123&#8221;, &#8220;[CompanyName]1&#8221;, 2024[CompanyName], [CompanyName], [CompanyName]12<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevalence<\/strong>: According to various data\/research, from 20 to 37% of US employees use their employer\u2019s name in work-related passwords\u200b (<a href=\"https:\/\/explodingtopics.com\/blog\/password-stats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exploding Topics<\/a>)\u200b.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Password Lengths Patterns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The length of a password is one of the most straightforward yet impactful factors in its overall security. And here we got patterns too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>General Password Lengths<\/strong>: Research and analysis of leaked password databases reveal that a significant portion of users still opts for the minimum required length. Approximately 50-60% of passwords are only 8-10 characters long, which often aligns with the minimum length requirements on many platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optimal Lengths<\/strong>: Security experts widely recommend passwords to be at least 12-16 characters long for enhanced security. However, only about 10-15% of users adhere to this recommendation, underscoring a gap in adopting best practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extended Lengths<\/strong>: Passwords exceeding 16 characters are less common, comprising about 5% of passwords. These are typically generated by individuals using password managers or by users who are particularly security-conscious.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Length of Password Suffixes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Usage Rates<\/strong>: Approximately 30-40% of passwords incorporate character suffixes to some extent, reflecting a balance between enhancing security and maintaining memorability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length Distribution<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1-2 Characters<\/strong>: About 40% of passwords with character suffixes opt for minimal length, adding only 1 or 2 characters, such as &#8220;password1!&#8221; or &#8220;user#&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3-4 Characters<\/strong>: Around 35% extend the suffix length to 3-4 characters, providing a slightly higher security level with combinations like &#8220;site2020!&#8221; or &#8220;login*123&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5-6 Characters<\/strong>: Roughly 15% of such passwords employ longer suffixes of 5-6 characters, incorporating more complex sequences or patterns, e.g., &#8220;secure$45T&#8221; or &#8220;entry_2021!&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More than 6 Characters<\/strong>: A smaller fraction, approximately 10%, use even longer suffixes, which often include a mix of numbers, symbols, and case-sensitive letters, indicating a stronger focus on security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keyboard Patterns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: &#8220;qwerty&#8221;, &#8220;1qaz2wsx&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevalence<\/strong>: Account for approximately 8-10% of passwords, showcasing a mix of creativity and predictability. Surprisingly, patterns based on keyboard layouts, such as &#8220;qwerty&#8221; or &#8220;1qaz2wsx&#8221;, are quite common. In certain datasets they make up around 8-10% of all passwords . Their popularity underlines the challenge of devising complex passwords that are also easy to remember.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Seasonal and Temporal Influences<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: &#8220;Winter2021!&#8221;, &#8220;NewYear2022&#8221;, &#8220;Summer2023&#8221;, &#8220;Autumn2022!&#8221;, &#8220;Winter2024&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevalence<\/strong>: Seasonal references appear in approximately 7% of passwords, often updated yearly to reflect recent events or periods. They are also especially common in corporate environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pop Culture References<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: &#8220;StarWars1977&#8221;, &#8220;Tolkien*Ring&#8221;, &#8220;Batman2020!&#8221;, &#8220;Liverpool#1&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevalence<\/strong>: Analysis indicates that upwards of 10% of passwords derive from popular culture, including names of sports teams, movie titles, and characters from television shows. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Personal Interests \/ Hobbies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: &#8220;Guitar_hero&#8221;, &#8220;Runner5k!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevalence<\/strong>: Around 5% of passwords hint at the user&#8217;s hobbies or interests, such as &#8220;Guitar_hero&#8221; or &#8220;Runner5k!&#8221;. While these may be more unique than some other patterns, they still suffer from predictability if someone knows the individual well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event-Driven Passwords<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: &#8220;Covid19Pandemic&#8221;, &#8220;Election2020&#8221;, &#8220;Olympics2024&#8221;, &#8220;Brexit2021&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevalence<\/strong>: Event-Driven Passwords capture moments in time that resonate on a global or cultural level. For instance, approximately 2% of passwords in recent datasets were influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, analyses of leaked password databases suggest Event-Driven Passwords could constitute approximately 3-5% of all passwords.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Music Lyrics and Band Names in Passwords<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: &#8220;Nirvana1991&#8221;, &#8220;QueenRocks!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevalence<\/strong>: Music-related passwords are estimated to account for approximately 3% of passwords, especially among younger demographics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Film and Literature References in Passwords<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: &#8220;DarthVader2024&#8221;, &#8220;Gatsby1925&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevalence<\/strong>: It&#8217;s estimated that around 5% of passwords are inspired by film and literature references.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Purely Random Combinations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: &#8220;Y&amp;29!vT#4wq&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevalence<\/strong>: Only 5-10% of passwords, often generated by password managers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advanced Patterns and Linguistic Creativity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: Palindromes like &#8220;radar&#8221;, rhymes like &#8220;Time4Dime&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevalence<\/strong>: Advanced patterns and creative linguistic constructs are used in less than 5% of passwords, reflecting a minority trend towards enhanced security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent research by NordPass has shown that high-ranking business executives often use simple and easily guessable passwords. Common choices include sequences like &#8220;123456&#8221; and &#8220;password,&#8221; demonstrating a surprising lack of complexity even among those in top positions. Names are also a popular choice for passwords among executives, with &#8220;Tiffany,&#8221; &#8220;Charlie,&#8221; &#8220;Michael,&#8221; and &#8220;Jordan&#8221; being among the most used. This trend underscores the need for stronger password practices in the corporate world to mitigate the risk of data breaches. For more details, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/nordpass.com\/business-executive-passwords\/\">NordPass<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Stat Data<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12.04% of passwords contain special characters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>28.79% of passwords are letters only. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>26.16% of passwords are lowercase only. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13.37% of passwords are numbers only. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>34.41-40% of all passwords end with digits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4.522% of all passwords start with digits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Most Common Passwords<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: https:\/\/github.com\/ignis-sec\/Pwdb-Public<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>value|occurrence<br>123456|5365167<br>123456789|1962603<br>password|1155715<br>qwerty|869933<br>12345678|702094<br>12345|678025<br>123123|455957<br>111111|447887<br>1234|442902<br>1234567890|397290<br>1234567|390755<br>abc123|294245<br>1q2w3e4r5t|276112<br>q1w2e3r4t5y6|270438<br>iloveyou|261525<br>123|258718<br>000000|250001<br>123321|211418<br>1q2w3e4r|204915<br>qwertyuiop|200973<br>654321|193016<br>qwerty123|181233<br>1qaz2wsx3edc|175216<br>password1|171975<br>1qaz2wsx|164090<br>666666|162208<br>dragon|156127<br>ashley|149389<br>princess|146769<br>987654321|139225<br>123qwe|139089<br>159753|131766<br>monkey|125244<br>q1w2e3r4|125233<br>zxcvbnm|125148<br>123123123|122326<br>asdfghjkl|119543<br>pokemon|119064<br>football|117109<br>killer|116711<br>112233|116662<br>michael|116380<br>shadow|115689<br>121212|113099<br>daniel|112661<br>asdasd|112348<br>qazwsx|111373<br>1234qwer|110622<br>superman|110148<br>123456a|107675<br>azerty|107254<br>qwe123|107101<br>master|106104<br>7777777|105472<br>sunshine|105257<br>N0=Acc3ss|103260<br>1q2w3e|101368<br>abcd1234|99446<br>1234561|97151<br>computer|96230<br>fuckyou|93994<br>aaaaaa|93989<br>555555|90868<br>asdfgh|88974<br>asd123|87805<br>baseball|87022<br>0123456789|86742<br>charlie|85745<br>123654|85618<br>qwer1234|85578<br>naruto|83970<br>a123456|83920<br>jessica|83601<br>soccer|83279<br>jordan|82941<br>liverpool|82904<br>thomas|82850<br>lol123|81681<br>michelle|81230<br>123abc|80416<br>nicole|78525<br>11111111|77305<br>starwars|77208<br>samsung|76049<br>1111|75970<br>secret|75415<br>joshua|74487<br>123456789a|73467<br>andrew|72572<br>222222|72249<br>q1w2e3r4t5|72216<br>147258369|72098<br>hunter|71394<br>Password|71300<br>qazwsxedc|70646<br>lovely|70227<br>999999|70160<br>jennifer|69974<br>letmein|69537<br>tigger|69475<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the digital age, passwords serve as the gatekeepers to our virtual lives, safeguarding everything from personal correspondence to financial information. 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