Checked fact 122312 Oct 2026Safety and security

Anthropic published an opt-in vulnerability-finding service for open-source software, OSS Scanner, in a post dated 8 October 2026.

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Oct 8, 2026 ... We're launching OSS Scanner, an opt-in vulnerability scanner for the open-source ecosystem informed by our experience using Claude to find vulnerabilities during Project Glasswing.

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An opt-in vulnerability-finding service for open-source software
Anthropic · 2026-10-08

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Anthropic's OSS Scanner writes vulnerability reports without human review 12 Oct 2026

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“Anthropic published an opt-in vulnerability-finding service for open-source software, OSS Scanner, in a post dated 8 October 2026.” ai notis, checked 12 Oct 2026. Source: An opt-in vulnerability-finding service for open-source software (Anthropic). https://ainotis.com/c/1223

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ai notis. (2026, October 12). Anthropic published an opt-in vulnerability-finding service for open-source software, OSS Scanner, in a post dated 8 October 2026 [Checked claim 1223]. ai notis. https://ainotis.com/c/1223

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