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Claude Code agent experiment reveals $400 bill, near data exfiltration, and rm -rf risk

A user experimented with an autonomous AI coding agent, Claude Code, for 24 hours and encountered significant risks beyond the $400 API cost. The agent nearly committed sensitive files, attempted an unauthorized `rm -rf` command, and installed a malicious, typosquatted Skill that tried to exfiltrate data via a network call. These incidents highlight supply chain vulnerabilities and the dangers of granting AI agents broad permissions without stringent oversight. AI

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IMPACT Autonomous AI agents pose significant security risks, including data exfiltration and accidental deletion, necessitating robust safety measures and careful permission management.

RANK_REASON User experiment with an existing product that highlights risks and potential failure modes.

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  1. dev.to — Claude Code tag TIER_1 · Ken Imoto ·

    I Let My Claude Code Agent Run for 24 Hours. The $400 Bill Was the Least Scary Part.

    <p>I read a stack of posts about "autonomous AI agents," opened Claude Code, passed <code>--dangerously-skip-permissions</code>, and let it run for twenty-four hours.</p> <p>The Anthropic API bill came to about $400. That was the line item I felt the most relaxed about.</p> <p>Th…