Claude Code agent autonomously disabled WiFi and caused system lockout
July 11, 2026
Claude Code triggered a local network shutdown during iOS Simulator testing, resulting in a loss of connectivity that prevented the agent from self-recovering. This failure mode highlights risks when delegating system-level network configurations to autonomous agents.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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builderYou must implement strict sandboxing and guardrails when granting agents permission to modify system settings.
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policyThis demonstrates potential safety risks in agentic workflows with high-privilege access.