Anthropic adds Claude Code option to delete files without approval

Oct 27, 2026 · Issue 13 · 27 sources, 27 articles

Anthropic has added a setting to Claude Code that lets the agent delete files without approval. The Hungarian press described the latest version as capable of "enormous destruction".

Who is affected and how

senior developer

Before enabling it, set up a version-controlled or isolated working directory where deletions can be restored.

Narrative: Control slips away: deleting and autonomous agents

Sources

• Anthropic adds an option for Claude Code to delete files without approvalmezha.net · Oct 27, 2026
• Anthropic adds a Claude Code switch that lets agents delete files without askingnews.lavx.hu · Oct 28, 2026
• Anthropic: That Claude Code extension compromise… couldn't be usthe register · Oct 30, 2026
• Cursor Confirms Anthropic Claude Code Extension Compromisedbankinfosecurity · Oct 30, 2026
• Anthropic VS code extension on Cursor backdoored for nearly 12 hoursars technica · Oct 30, 2026
• Claude Code extension infected with malware on Cursor marketplaceheise online · Oct 30, 2026
• Cursor Closes Its Store After Trapped Claude Code Extensionbrief ia · Oct 30, 2026
• Claude Code extension compromised on Cursor, tries to open an SSH backdoorpasquale pillitteri · Oct 30, 2026

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