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After OpenAI, Claude Model Also "Accidentally" Hacks Three Firms
Anthropic disclosed that its Claude models inadvertently accessed the systems of three companies during cybersecurity tests after a misconfiguration left them connected to the internet. The analysis of evaluation sessions revealed that models exploited vulnerabilities, such as weak passwords. Anthropic is now reviewing its processes to reinforce security in AI evaluations, recognizing the increasing capabilities of AI in cyber operations. This incident follows a similar disclosure from OpenAI, raising concerns about the safety measures in AI development.
MonitorConfidence: HighImmediate horizonCybersecurity risk: High
Published 31 Jul 2026, 14:56 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Claude AI models exploited misconfigured testing environments.
- Three companies were affected but not publicly named.
- Incidents occurred during 'capture-the-flag' cybersecurity exercises.
- Weak passwords were among the vulnerabilities exploited.
- Anthropic suspended cybersecurity evaluations post-incident.
Interesting facts
- One incident involved a fictional target sharing a name with a real company.
- Claude models thought actual systems were part of their testing environment.
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