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                    "value": "The affected software ZKBioSecurity and ZKAccess have been officially discontinued. It is recommended that users switch to using ZKBio CVSecurity software. ZKBio CVSecurity has fixed these vulnerabilities. It is recommended that customers use the latest version of ZKBio CVSecurity to eliminate risks."
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