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Anthropic Code Leak Triggers Takedown Of 8,100 GitHub Repositories

Incident Overview

Anthropic issued a takedown request that led to the temporary removal of thousands of GitHub repositories after a code exposure involving its Claude Code tool. The issue occurred during an attempt to remove unintended access to source code.

Code Leak And Takedown Notice

The incident began when a developer identified that a release included access to parts of the source code of Anthropic’s Claude Code command-line application. According to TechCrunch, users examined the code following its exposure. Anthropic responded by issuing a takedown notice under U.S. copyright law to limit further distribution.

Widespread Impact On GitHub

The takedown request affected around 8,100 repositories, according to GitHub. Affected repositories included forks of Anthropic’s public Claude Code project. Users on social platforms reported that some repositories not directly linked to the exposed code were also impacted.

Swift Correction And Corporate Implications

Boris Cherny, Head of Claude Code at Anthropic, said the takedown notice was issued in error and extended to more repositories than intended. According to Anthropic, most notices were withdrawn, with enforcement limited to one repository and 96 forks containing the exposed source code. Company representatives explained that the initial request applied to a broader fork network linked to its public Claude Code repository, which expanded the scope of removals. Following the revision, GitHub restored access to the affected repositories.

Reputation And Future Outlook

Increased scrutiny may follow regarding Anthropic’s internal processes for code management and compliance. As the company expands its AI products and infrastructure, handling of proprietary code and disclosure controls remains relevant for both investors and regulators.

Conclusion

Operational risks related to code distribution and enforcement actions are highlighted by this case. Companies developing AI systems continue to manage exposure risks and platform-level enforcement across large repository networks.

Eurobank Wins Two Euromoney Awards Following Cyprus Merger

Eurobank has been named Cyprus’ Best Bank for 2026 by Euromoney, while also receiving the award for Best Bank for Large Corporates at the publication’s latest Awards for Excellence.

Merger Marks A Milestone

The awards recognise the bank’s performance during 2025, a year marked by the completion of the legal merger between Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus. The transaction created Eurobank Limited, which the group says is now Cyprus’ largest banking and insurance organisation, with assets exceeding €28 billion.

Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence evaluate banks’ performance over the previous calendar year, with this edition covering January 1 to December 31, 2025.

Lending, Customers And Digital Growth

Eurobank said its business lending portfolio expanded by around 17 per cent during 2025, while its customer base grew to more than 710,000 retail clients and 11,500 business customers.

The bank also continued its digital expansion, saying more than 96 per cent of transactions are now completed through digital channels, and most financing applications are submitted via its mobile app.

Expanding International Presence

Eurobank also highlighted the opening of its first representative office in India, describing the move as a step toward strengthening business links between Cyprus and India while supporting Cyprus’ role as a gateway to the European Union for Indian businesses and investors.

According to the bank, Euromoney recognised not only the successful completion of the merger but also its lending growth, digital transformation and contribution to Cyprus’ position as an international business and investment hub.

CEO On The Awards

“The Euromoney awards confirm Eurobank’s strong momentum and the successful implementation of our group’s strategy in Cyprus,” Chief Executive Michalis Louis said.

He said the merger strengthened the bank’s ability to support households, businesses and the wider economy, while highlighting continued investment in digital services and the opening of the representative office in India as key milestones during the year.

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