[Bug] Anthropic API Error: Overly restrictive safeguards blocking legitimate cybersecurity tasks
Status Open
Reported on v2.1.273
Maintainer reply None cached
Activity 0 comments · opened Sep 16, 2026
Bug Description
API Error: Sonnet 5'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
Well, I wanted Claude to do the job for me intentionally - so I must say, and that doesn't happen often, I feel kind of patronized. Please contact me.
Environment Info
- Platform: win32
- Terminal: windows-terminal
- Version: 2.1.273
- Feedback ID: 1e865289-13da-46af-964c-06871d41e207
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