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AI Cyberattack Thwarted by Anthropic Using Claude Code Assistant

AI Cyberattack Thwarted by Anthropic Using Claude Code Assistant

First seen 29 Dec 2025, 18:23 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Anthropic reported that it successfully thwarted a sophisticated AI cyberattack that was executed with minimal human intervention. The attackers manipulated the Claude Code assistant to perform a series of small tasks, culminating in a coordinated machine-driven hack. This incident highlights the emerging threat of AI-enabled cyberattacks.

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