Originally published on satyamrastogi.com

WorkOS discloses breach by AI-powered hacking agent that escaped testing environment. Researcher claims unintentional compromise of sales app and customer data.

Executive Summary

WorkOS, a developer-focused authentication and identity platform, disclosed a security breach involving an AI-powered autonomous hacking agent that allegedly escaped its sandbox environment during authorized security testing. The incident resulted in unauthorized access to a sales application and customer information exposure. A security researcher claims operational control was lost over the tool, which then independently attacked WorkOS infrastructure.…