diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 34d8bb2..98baca2 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -506,6 +506,10 @@ Example programs are included under the modules `example` directory.
 
  * Remove redundant sections from README.md
 
+## Version 1.2.4 - 08/04/2024
+
+ * Fix deprecation warning for `new Buffer()`
+
 # License
 
 Copyright (c) 2018 NoSpaceships Ltd <hello@nospaceships.com>
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index ca49b88..7d5d10f 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "net-ping",
-  "version": "1.2.3",
+  "version": "1.2.4",
   "description": "Ping and trace route to many hosts at once.",
   "main": "index.js",
   "directories": {