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A packet filter and firewall framework used to control and inspect network traffic.

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Placed in Assess: 2 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by open-source activity, with 0 in the last 30 days. Confidence 34%.

8Hacker News·9/5/2026research
How 3M Hid the PFAS Forever Chemicals Story
This item recounts reporting on PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” which are now understood to be present in most people’s bodies and widespread in the environment. It focuses on evidence that 3M knew for decades that these chemicals were toxic and had entered the public’s blood, yet kept that information secret while continuing production.
6Hacker News·8/1/2026open_source
NetBSD 11.0 Released
The NetBSD project has released NetBSD 11.0 after a delayed release cycle. The announcement highlights updated installation guidance, separate CD-sized and DVD-sized ISO images, ARM bootable images, and notes several known open security issues that will be addressed in the stable branch and upcoming 11.1 release.