2026-10-08
Anthropic adds security program and free OSS scanner for defenders
On Oct 8, 2026, Anthropic launched its Cyber Mission, starting a Critical Infrastructure Defense Program pairing frontier models and on-site engineers with operational-technology defenders, plus a free OSS Scanner that runs regular security checks on open-source code, per anthropic.com, the company's own announcement.
What else the source says
- CIDP targets power grids, water systems, transportation networks and government systems
- OSS Scanner offers free regular scans using Anthropic's strongest models
- Effort builds on lessons from the earlier Project Glasswing initiative
- Anthropic says it will expand the Cyber Mission into new areas over time
Source. anthropic.com
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- First seen Oct 8, 2026, 12:16 PM PT
- Published Oct 9, 2026, 12:28 AM PT, 12.2 h after first seen
- Source anthropic.com (Company source)
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