11.9.0

[github-actions]

This is the release candidate for version 11.9.0.

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Release 11.9.0 adding sha256 utility, updating changelog links, and bumping package version.

• Release 11.9.0:
  • Changelog: Add 11.9.0 section noting new sha256 utility; update [Unreleased] and add [11.9.0] compare links in CHANGELOG.md.
  • Version: Bump package.json version to 11.9.0.

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[cryptodev-2s]

LGTM!