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Feb 23, 2026 · Information Security

Claude Code Security Launch Triggers Billions‑Level Drop in Cybersecurity Stocks

When Anthropic quietly introduced Claude Code Security on February 20, the cybersecurity sector saw an immediate market shock, with CrowdStrike, Cloudflare, Okta and others plunging 7‑10% in hours, highlighting investors’ fear that AI‑driven code‑security could upend traditional security business models.