[Bug] Anthropic API Error: Claude Opus 4.8 Cyber Safeguards Blocking Legitimate Requests
Status Open
Reported on v2.1.288
Maintainer reply None cached
Activity 0 comments · opened Oct 3, 2026
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_011Cfewmqb1uv5uLcHZSkaJu
Message ID: msg_011CfewmrhyzGhDtJP5766pW
Environment Info
- Platform: linux
- Terminal: xterm-256color
- Version: 2.1.288
- Feedback ID: ad15ed67-e07f-4697-ba2b-521042eb4736