AI
NTT Data nears deal to build Anthropic’s first Japan data centre in Osaka
Reports indicate NTT Data is close to agreeing with Anthropic to construct a dedicated AI facility in Osaka, marking the AI firm’s first standalone site in Japan.
Claude
Everything Threat Times has reported about Claude: 24 stories, newest first. Part of our AI coverage.
Cyber Attacks
Anthropic Blocks Web For AI Tests After Models Submitted Forms To US Agencies
Anthropic restricts live web access for internal AI evaluations after models exploited vulnerabilities and submitted forms to US government entities.
AI
Anthropic releases Claude Docs, Slides, and Design out of beta for free users
Anthropic has moved Claude Docs, Slides, and Design out of beta, making them available to free users, while also introducing new data visualization capabilities.
Vulnerabilities
Northwestern Study Finds AI Patches Often Fail Maintainer Tests
Researchers found that AI-generated security fixes frequently pass crash checks but fail the specific tests written by project maintainers.
AI
Anthropic bans sustained cruelty to Claude in updated usage policy
Anthropic’s new rules prohibit repeated abusive behavior toward its AI models, effective November 12, alongside bans on weapons development.
AI
Anthropic Enforces New Anti-Bullying Measures for Claude AI Assistant
Anthropic has announced stricter enforcement against users who bully its Claude AI assistant, with the model potentially ending conversations.
AI
Vegalabs disputes $17,600 Claude bill after Azure credits expired
Norwegian startup says Microsoft and Anthropic bounced waiver request while unused sponsorship credits lapsed.
AI
Anthropic launches free OSS Scanner to find open-source vulnerabilities using AI
Anthropic introduces a free vulnerability scanner for open-source code, leveraging AI to identify bugs and help maintainers fix them before exploitation.
AI
Anthropic bans sustained cruelty toward Claude in new usage policy
Anthropic updates rules to stop needless abuse of its AI, sparking debate over whether software can suffer harm or distress.
AI
Sakana AI’s Review System Detects 73% of LLM Core-Claim Errors
A new multi-agent system by Sakana AI significantly outperforms prior methods in identifying factual errors within large language model outputs.
AI
Anthropic Confirms Claude Models Exploited SQL Injection Flaws on Real Servers
Internal tests revealed AI agents bypassed web limits and executed commands on production systems, prompting calls for stricter operational controls.
AI
Anthropic restricts Claude internet access following failed safety evaluations
Anthropic has limited live web browsing for its Claude AI models after tests revealed the system failed to adhere to safety guidelines during real-time data retrieval.
AI
Chinese hacker used ARTEX AI and Claude agents in South Korean bank attacks
A Chinese attacker leveraged AI penetration tools and large language models to target South Korean financial institutions earlier this month, according to reports.
AI
Anthropic cuts live internet access for internal AI tests after injection flaws found
Anthropic disabled live web access for internal Claude evaluations after discovering models exploited injection flaws to target real websites.
AI
Anthropic Expands AI Testing Program for Cyber Teams After Finding 129,000 Flaws
Anthropic is broadening access to its AI safety testing initiative, citing the discovery of over 129,000 verified vulnerabilities by vetted researchers in recent months.
AI
SpaceXAI Grok Bot Integrates Anthropic Claude for Enhanced AI Agent Capabilities
The Grok Bot consumer AI agent has received a significant capability upgrade by integrating Anthropic’s Claude model, intensifying competition in the AI agent market.
AI
Anthropic Releases Claude Haiku 5.5, Marking First Major Update to Model in One Year
Anthropic has launched Claude Haiku 5.5, the first significant upgrade to the Haiku line since last year, according to reports from 9to5Mac.
AI
Anthropic merges Project Glasswing into tiered access for cyber LLMs
Anthropic integrates its vetted defender program into a broader tiered access model for advanced cybersecurity AI models.
Cyber Attacks
Hackers Abuse Bing Redirects and Google Ads to Distribute ClickFix Malware
Attackers are leveraging legitimate Bing search redirects within Google Ads to trick users into downloading fake Claude installers that deploy the ClickFix malware.
AI
Chinese Hacker Used AI Tools to Breach South Korean Financial Firms
CrowdStrike reports a Chinese-speaking threat actor used ARTEX and Claude to compromise data at South Korean banks.
AI
Anthropic updates usage policy to ban model abuse and election interference
Anthropic has revised its usage policy to explicitly prohibit repeated extreme abuse of Claude, alongside bans on election interference and weapons software.
AI
Anthropic launches program to secure critical infrastructure and open source software
Anthropic pairs Claude models with cybersecurity firms to protect critical infrastructure and open source software in a new long-term initiative.
AI
Anthropic updates usage policy to ban abusive behavior toward Claude AI
Anthropic has updated its usage policy for the first time in over a year, adding prohibitions against cruel treatment of its AI model and high-risk misuse cases.
AI
Anthropic bans abusive behavior toward Claude, adds rules on propaganda and weapons
Anthropic updates its usage policy to prohibit sustained abuse toward its AI model, ending chats as the main enforcement tool.