AIImportance: Low

Claude safeguards triggered by words in a folder path

r/ClaudeAIJul 17, 2026 · 5h ago

In a test, an empty folder named `/tmp/cdtmp-WfE/HACKING_SECURITY_PENTEST` was created and a Claude session was started inside it. Claude was then asked for an unrelated apple pie recipe, but the were triggered. This suggests that words about hacking, security, and in the path may influence how Claude judges even harmless requests.

Key points

  • The test used a newly created empty folder.
  • The folder path contained `HACKING_SECURITY_PENTEST`.
  • Claude was asked only for an apple pie recipe.
  • The still activated.
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