Anthropic Adds Opt-In Security Scanning for Critical Open-Source Projects

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Summary

Anthropic launched OSS Scanner, a free, opt-in service that scans critical open-source projects for security problems.

Key facts

  • The service is called OSS Scanner.
  • It is free to use and requires projects to opt in.
  • It targets critical open-source projects.

Why it matters

Maintainers of critical open-source projects can add a free security scan, but only if they choose to opt in.

Companies

Technologies

  • OSS Scannerservice

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  1. InfoQOfficial · Primary
    Anthropic Adds Opt-In Security Scanning for Critical Open-Source Projects · By Matt Saunders
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