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-# Unreleased
+# 2.8.1 (2021-12-02)
 - [FIXED] Regression from version 2.7 resulting in incorrect handling of percent-encoded credentials in the URL user-info.
-  
+
 # 2.8.0 (2021-11-25)
 - [FIXED] Corrected `user-agent` header on requests.
 - [FIXED] Restore of shallow backups created with versions <=2.4.2.