This expansion is part of Project Glasswing, an initiative aimed at identifying and rectifying security vulnerabilities. Prior to this, access was mostly limited to a select group in the United States and the United Kingdom.
“After several weeks of collaboration with our Project Glasswing partners, the security sector, open-source software maintainers, and the US Government, we’re broadening the partnership to encompass around 150 new organizations,” the company stated in a blog entry.
Additional countries joining Project Glasswing
Through this expansion, companies and institutions from over 15 countries will receive access to the robust cybersecurity software. This initiative will extend Mythos access to nations within the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, such as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
It will also be available in France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Sweden, India, Japan, and South Korea, as per information shared with The Financial Times.
This rollout coincides with an increasing interest from governments and businesses in leveraging AI tools to bolster their cybersecurity measures.
Notable companies and institutions included
Among the newly added organizations gaining access to Mythos are several distinguished companies, including the US tech group Okta and South Korean firms Samsung, SK Hynix, and SK Telecom.
Moreover, significant public-sector institutions have also shown interest. NATO and the European Union’s cybersecurity agency, Enisa, reportedly joined the program.
Mythos garners attention
Anthropic launched Claude Mythos Preview in April, initially granting access to around 50 primarily US-based companies. The limited rollout was attributed to the model’s sophisticated coding capabilities and concerns over potential misuse for hacking.
The company has worked closely with the US Government during the model’s deployment. Officials from the Trump administration evaluated its effectiveness in spotting cybersecurity vulnerabilities and potential exploits within IT systems.
The release sparked concerns from organizations beyond the US, including banks, regulators, and governments worldwide. A number of these groups sought access to Mythos or requested briefings from Anthropic regarding the model’s insights.
Safeguarding critical infrastructure
In a blog update, Anthropic revealed that the new organizations gaining access to Mythos operate in vital sectors like finance, cybersecurity, and technology. The program has now been expanded to include industries that had previously been underrepresented, such as power, water, healthcare, communications, and hardware.
While the identities of the participants were not disclosed, Anthropic noted that some partners oversee software and systems that are widely utilized by organizations around the globe.
“What all partners share is that a successful attack on their codebase could have devastating consequences. For the majority of partners, we estimate a significant attack could impact more than 100 million people, with serious implications for both global and national security,” the company stated.
