Anthropic Launches Free Open-Source AI Vulnerability Scanner and Critical Infrastructure Protection Initiative
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Anthropic previously launched a free, open-source AI vulnerability scanner. According to the latest reports, on October 10, 2026, The Decoder reported that Anthropic launched the long-term Cyber Mission initiative aimed at protecting critical infrastructure and open-source software from cyberattacks. As part of the initiative, Anthropic introduced the Critical Infrastructure Defense Program (CIDP), offering Claude models, engineer support, and threat analysis services to power grid, water, and transportation operators. CIDP's founding partners include CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, Deloitte, and Rockwell Automation. The report does not mention specific technical connections between the vulnerability scanner and the Cyber Mission initiative, and the story is still developing.
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- The DecoderAnthropic launches a free AI scanner for open-source projects
Anthropic has launched Cyber Mission, a long-term program to protect critical infrastructure and open-source software from cyberattacks. Its CIDP offers Claude models, engineers and threat analysis to power grid, water and transit operators, with founding partners including CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, Deloitte and Rockwell Automation.
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