threat-intel 8Layers Raises $2.9 Million for Identity Security Platform Spanish security startup 8Layers secured $2.9 million in funding to bolster its digital identity protection platform, which combines identity posture management, threat detection, and compliance features. The platform ut… SecurityWeek · Jul 9, 2026 Info ESidentity securitydigital identityrisk management
threat-intel More Odd DNS Records: NIMLOC, (Tue, Jul 7th) This article discusses the continued use of NIMLOC DNS records, an obsolete record type originally designed for the Nimrod routing architecture. Despite the demise of NetBIOS and the shift to modern DNS and SMB protocols… SANS Internet Storm Center · Jul 7, 2026 Info dnsnetbiosmac
policy Supreme Court allows Texas app law requiring age verification to take effect The Supreme Court has allowed a Texas law requiring age verification for apps to take effect while a lower court considers its constitutionality. This law mandates that app developers and stores use age verification tool… The Record · Jul 7, 2026 Info USprivacyregulationfirst amendment
threat-intel YARA-X 1.17.0 Release, (Sun, May 31st) The SANS Internet Storm Center released version 1.17.0 of YARA-X, a tool used for identifying and analyzing malware. This update includes several performance enhancements and a single bug fix, indicating ongoing maintena… SANS Internet Storm Center · May 31, 2026 Info yaramalwarethreat-detection
other Friday Squid Blogging: Bigfin Squid This article is a blog post update from Schneier on Security, serving as a platform for discussing current security news. It directs readers to utilize the post to discuss relevant security stories and highlights the blo… Schneier on Security · May 16, 2026 Info blogsecuritynews
