[Bug] Anthropic API Error: Opus 5 safeguards blocking legitimate cybersecurity tasks
Status Closed — not planned
Maintainer reply None cached
Activity 0 comments · opened Sep 14, 2026 · closed Sep 15, 2026
Bug Description
API Error: Opus 5's safeguards flagged this message (https://www.anthropic.com/legal/aup). Our intentionally broad safeguards allow us to deliver more capabilities faster, but can sometimes flag legitimate coding, cybersecurity, and biology tasks. Claude Code can't respond to this message with Opus 5.
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Details: [cyber]
Context: [9]: https://academy.hackthebox.com/preview/certifications?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Cybersecurity Certifications | Prove Practical Skills. Get Hired."
Environment Info
- Platform: darwin
- Terminal: ghostty
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