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Workman data breach

Workman announced a data breach on Nov 4, 2026 affecting about 1.4 million email addresses, exposing email addresses. It happened through a vendor (Arara (email delivery service)). No settlement or compensation has been announced.

Was I affected?

Subscribers to the Workman online store email newsletter.

Workman breach facts
AnnouncedNov 4, 2026
When it happenedIntrusion at email vendor Arara between October 28 and 31, 2026; Arara told Workman on November 2 that addresses had been taken
CountryJapan
Email addresses exposed1.4 million
Data exposedEmail addresses
Through a vendorArara (email delivery service)
StatusConfirmed by the company or a regulator filing

What happened

Japanese workwear and outdoor clothing chain Workman said on November 4, 2026 that up to about 1.45 million email addresses of subscribers to its online store newsletter leaked after an outsider broke into Arara, the company that sent the newsletter. Workman stopped sending through Arara when Arara first reported the intrusion on October 28 and was told on November 2 that the addresses had been taken; the figure may change as the review continues. Names, home addresses, phone numbers and card data were not stored on the affected servers, and order notices and app notifications use a different system.

What should I do?

  1. Be wary of emails claiming to come from Workman or Arara, and don't open their links or attachments.
  2. Delete emails from news@arara.com or with subjects asking you to confirm your usage or statement.
  3. Check sales and points in the official Workman app or site rather than through email links.

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