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+## [1.2.9-beta](https://github.com/HorizenOfficial/Sphere_by_Horizen/releases/tag/desktop-v1.2.9-beta)
+### Changed
+- Security fix
+
 ## [1.2.8-beta](https://github.com/HorizenOfficial/Sphere_by_Horizen/releases/tag/desktop-v1.2.8-beta)
 ### Changed
 - Upgraded the bundled Zend to 2.0.22
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 **Please follow the upgrade guides for [Windows](https://horizenofficial.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ZEN/pages/1136263172/Sphere+by+Horizen+-+Upgrade+Restore+Windows) or [macOS](https://horizenofficial.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ZEN/pages/714309893/Sphere+by+Horizen+-+Upgrade+Restore+Mac+Linux).**
 
-**Latest Version:** [v1.2.8-beta](https://github.com/HorizenOfficial/Sphere_by_Horizen/releases/tag/desktop-v1.2.8-beta)
+**Latest Version:** [v1.2.9-beta](https://github.com/HorizenOfficial/Sphere_by_Horizen/releases/tag/desktop-v1.2.9-beta)
 
 For a list of changes implemented in this version, please view the [changelog](CHANGELOG.md).