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Someone is running mass vulnerability scans, spoofing AI bots like ClaudeBot
Hacker News
· August 12, 2026AI summary
Mass vulnerability scans are being conducted, with the entity behind them disguising their activity as coming from AI bots, such as ClaudeBot. The scans have been observed and reported, sparking discussion among security professionals. Details about the scans and the intentions of those conducting them are not specified. The issue has garnered some attention, with a few comments and points accumulated on the topic.
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