WorkOS reports security breach
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Executive summary
WorkOS reported a data security incident where anomalous traffic to an internal business system was detected on October 30, 2026. The investigation is ongoing and they are informing users of the potential breach.
No verified workaround yet
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Official fixUnder active investigation. No report has identified a root cause yet.
Evidence
1 report · 1 HNShow
- [1]HN First reportWorkOS reports security breach(opens Hacker News thread in a new tab)
It's not on their website or Trust center yet, but we received the following breach notification from WorkOS: We are writing to notify you of a data security incident that we detected on October 30, 2026 and are continuing to investigate. We value your trust and want to keep you informed while our investigation continues. What Happened On October 30, 2026, at 16:39 UTC, WorkOS detected anomalous traffic to an internal business system. Our investigation identified evidence the attack was likely…
by werrett 81upvotes 11comments
Timeline
- First report on Hacker News thread
WorkOS reports security breach
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