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@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Read this [case study](https://infosecwriteups.com/detecting-malware-packages-in
 
    ```yaml
    steps:
-     - uses: step-security/harden-runner@cba0d00b1fc9a034e1e642ea0f1103c282990604 # v2.5.0
+     - uses: step-security/harden-runner@8ca2b8b2ece13480cda6dacd3511b49857a23c09 # v2.5.1
        with:
          egress-policy: audit
    ```