Anthropic launches OSS Scanner, a free open-source security scanner
What happened
On 9 October 2026, The Verge reported that Anthropic launched a free service called OSS Scanner, offering periodic security scan reports generated by its most capable models (including Claude Mythos) to open-source projects that opt in. The report did not mention when the service would launch, its coverage, scan frequency or how it works, nor how projects can sign up. On 10 October 2026, The Decoder reported that Anthropic launched a long-term programme called Cyber Mission alongside a free OSS AI scanner that periodically checks open-source projects, automatically flags and explains vulnerabilities, and suggests patches. Later reporting added the long-term programme the service belongs to and the scanner's ability to automatically flag and explain vulnerabilities and suggest patches, but did not mention any conflict in figures, timing or claims with the earlier report.
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- The DecoderAnthropic launches a free AI scanner for open-source projects
Anthropic has launched "Cyber Mission," a program to protect critical infrastructure and open-source software from cyberattacks. Partners like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks will help secure power grids and water systems, while a free AI scanner automatically checks open-source projects for vulnerabilities with an expected accuracy above 90 percent.
- The Verge · AIAnthropic launches free AI security scans for open-source projects
Anthropic's offering to help open-source projects track down security vulnerabilities with a new service called OSS Scanner. It says open-source projects that opt-in will get "thorough, periodic security scans by our strongest models at no cost."
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