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January 19, 2026

Major Vulnerability in Claude Cowork Exposes User Files to Hackers

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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
that the security vulnerability in the Claude Cowork AI agent developed by Anthropic poses a significant risk to users, particularly in healthcare, where sensitive information is frequently handled. Despite identification of the flaw, Anthropic has not yet implemented a fix, placing the responsibility on users to safeguard their data. This raises concerns about the adequacy of security protocols in artificial intelligence tools and highlights the urgent need for better safeguards to protect against unauthorized data access. For healthcare professionals, the situation underscores the critical importance of evaluating the security implications of AI technology before integration into clinical workflows.

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