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2026-09-16, Version 26.9.0 (Current), @aduh95

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Added a generic MAC API and OpenSSL provider discovery for ciphers and hashes, plus new experimental DTLS and Web Workers support.
Implemented the node:bench experimental API with histogram, reporting, and diagnostic features, and enabled the ffi module by default.
Enhanced security hardening in crypto (FIPS mode, X509Certificate state, Hmac.digest safety) and improved filesystem and networking APIs.

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