anthropics / anthropics/claude-code

[Bug] Anthropic API Error: Claude Opus 4.8 Cybersecurity Safeguards Blocking Legitimate Requests

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api:anthropic area:model area:security bug duplicate platform:macos
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Description

**Bug Description**

⏺ API Error: Opus 4.8's safeguards flagged this message. Our intentionally broad safeguards allow us to deliver more capabilities faster, but can sometimes flag legitimate cybersecurity work. Apply to the Cyber Verification Program to reduce these interruptions. Send feedback with /feedback or learn more: https://support.claude.com/en/articles/14604842-real-time-cyber-safeguards-on-claude

Details: `[cyber]`

Request ID: req_011CerchGGnwjSdLqFxLtuvh

**Environment Info**
- Platform: darwin
- Terminal: iTerm.app
- Version: 2.1.258
- Feedback ID: 85a6b53f-6dba-4d29-b88e-8c5b05a53857

**Errors**
```json
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Research direction

No repository file, test, or entry point is named. Start by reproducing the reported cybersecurity safeguard response in the listed iTerm.app and Claude Code 2.1.258 environment, using the request ID and feedback ID to investigate; done means determining whether the project can address the error or whether it is solely an upstream API safeguard.

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Assessment

Domain
api, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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