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Claude Sonnet 4 has been upgraded, and it can now remember up to 1 million tokens of context, but only when it’s used via API. This could change in the future. This is 5x more than the previous limit. It also means that Claude now supports remembering over 75,000 lines of code, or even hundreds of documents in a single session. Previously, you were required to submit details to Claude in small chunks, but that also meant Claude would forget the context as it hit the limit. With up to a 1 million context limit, you can build better apps, and…

series in reducing the time to value of your projects (see part 1, part 2 and part 3) takes a less implementation-led approach and instead focusses on the best practises of developing code. Instead of detailing what and how to code explicitly, I want to talk about how you should approach development of projects in general which underpins everything that has been covered previously. Introduction Being a data scientist involves bringing together lots of different disciplines and applying them to drive value for a business. The most commonly prized skill of a data scientist is the technical ability to produce…

Microsoft’s August Patch Tuesday fixes 107 vulnerabilities, including 13 critical RCE flaws, impacting Windows, Office, Azure, and more, urging fast updates. Microsoft delivered patches for 107 vulnerabilities as per of its Patch Tuesday security updates. Of the identified vulnerabilities, 13 are classified as Critical, demanding immediate attention due to their severe potential impact. Critical Vulnerabilities This month’s updates feature 13 critical vulnerabilities, representing the most severe threats to systems. These flaws carry the potential for attackers to gain complete control, disclose sensitive information, or disrupt services, often without requiring any user interaction. Many of the critical fixes target Remote Code…

Black Hat USA 2025 was nothing short of groundbreaking. The show floor and conference tracks were buzzing with innovation, but one theme stood above all others – the rapid advancement and integration of AI into every facet of cybersecurity. From predictive analytics to autonomous threat detection, it’s clear we are entering a new era where speed, precision, and scale are not just nice-to-haves but necessities. “The biggest theme at Black Hat this year, in my perspective, was the prevalence of advancing AI solutions across sectors in a meaningful way. There is an expectation for quicker security response and stronger, more…

Polaris Government and Defense is now offering the 2026 RANGER 500 to local, state and federal government agencies, according to a press release. This all-new mid-size utility side-by-side brings all the quality and reliability customers expect from the world leader in powersports and off-road innovation into a value-add solution for light-duty applications such as grounds, facility and maintenance tasks. The RANGER 500 is compact, easy-to-use and practical for every operation to get the job done faster. An array of accessory options allow customers to customize the vehicle to work best for how they’ll use it, maximizing productivity.  “Similar to all…

Many From One It’s disingenuous to consider Muddled Libra like a traditional monolithic attack group, one with defined structure and clear lines of leadership. Muddled Libra, Scattered Spider, Octo Tempest or any of the many other names the group is labeled with is not an organized entity but a loose collaboration of like-minded cybercriminals, or personas, with common interests tethered by social chat applications. Interrelated Strike Teams Muddled Libra personas converge into strike teams, each with their own unique skillsets, tradecraft and objectives in tow. Since late 2022, Unit 42 has tracked at least seven distinct teams. Though in reality…

FortiGuard Labs has reported a dramatic spike in exploitation attempts targeting Citrix Bleed 2, a critical buffer over‑read flaw (CVE‑2025‑5777) affecting Citrix NetScaler ADC (Application Delivery Controller) and Gateway devices. Since July 28, 2025, they have detected over 6,000 exploitation attempts, mostly in the US, Australia, Germany and the UK, “with adversaries primarily focusing on high-value sectors such as technology, banking, healthcare, and education.” Meanwhile, the Dutch National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC‑NL) has confirmed that another NetScaler ADC vulnerability (CVE‑2025‑6543) – patched and disclosed by Citrix in late June 2025 – has been exploited as a zero-day vulnerability since early May 2025…

Check Point Research uncovered six fresh vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, including one critical flaw with potential for wide-reaching impact. These weaknesses could trigger system crashes, enable arbitrary code execution, or expose sensitive data across networks. Following a responsible disclosure process, Check Point privately reported these issues to Microsoft, with the final patch delivered on August 12 Patch Tuesday. Check Point customers are already protected—our security solutions actively detect and block attempts to exploit these vulnerabilities. On Tuesday, August 12th, Microsoft released the final patches for six newly discovered Windows vulnerabilities identified by Check Point Research, including one rated as critical.…

At Black Hat, Robert Johnston and Vikram Ramesh of N-able talk about the growing security pressures on small and mid-sized businesses. They note that ransomware and credential-based attacks are climbing sharply in the mid-market. Attackers who once focused on large enterprises are increasingly targeting organizations with fewer resources, viewing them as easier entry points. In.. The post AI, Ransomware and the Security Gap for SMBs appeared first on Security Boulevard.