# Anthropic's new AI model, Mythos, is a cybersecurity tool that has found thousands of software flaws.

*genai · news · 2026-04-27 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- Mythos AI independently identified over 2,000 previously unknown software vulnerabilities in seven weeks.
- Anthropic limited Mythos access to select partners, including Microsoft and Google, due to security concerns.
- Mythos can autonomously generate working exploits in minutes, far surpassing traditional research speeds.
- AI like Mythos lowers the expertise needed to discover and exploit vulnerabilities, expanding potential attacker pools.
- Anthropic's decision to restrict Mythos release is described as unprecedented within the cybersecurity industry.

**Companies:** Microsoft, Google, Anthropic, Virtru

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