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	"title": "Threat Group Cards: A Threat Actor Encyclopedia",
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	"language": "EN",
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			"main_name": "Desert Falcons",
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				"ATK 66",
				"Arid Viper",
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				"Operation Arid Viper",
				"Operation Bearded Barbie",
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