An Anthropic Claude AI Model Finds Flaws in Tough-to-Crack Encryption Algorithms

NYT Science Tuesday 28 July 2026, 17:00 UTC By Dustin Volz 1 min read

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Claude Mythos Preview discovered new attacks in testing against weakened cryptographic algorithms, which protect online financial transactions, private communications and more.

Claude Mythos Preview (PERSON)

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