On March 7, it was reported that OpenAI recently launched an AI agent named Codex Security, designed to assist security teams in identifying and fixing security vulnerabilities in large databases, a move that could pose a challenge to traditional cybersecurity companies. OpenAI stated in an announcement that Codex Security not only identifies cybersecurity vulnerabilities but also provides solutions before remediation. The tool is designed to operate 'at scale' and offers 'easy-to-implement patches,' allowing developers to focus on higher-level tasks. OpenAI also revealed that Codex Security has already been used to scan and identify security vulnerabilities in open-source code repositories. This product directly competes with Anthropic PBC's Claude Code Security, which similarly has the capability to discover vulnerabilities and suggest remediation measures. Notably, the release of Claude's new security tool last month caused a decline in cybersecurity stocks, with Crowdstrike and Cloudflare both dropping by 8%.