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Non-profit fanfiction repository website Archive of Our Own is targeted in a cybersecurity incident, going

The Organization of Transformative Works states user information and submissions have not been compromised, and projects restoring the website in 2 to 4 weeks. [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/30/arts/ao3-fan-fiction-site-down.html ( The Ne

Published October 29, 2026· Updated November 10, 2026·1 min read

Non-profit fanfiction repository website Archive of Our Own is targeted in a cybersecurity incident, going offline. The Organization of Transformative Works states user information and submissions have not been compromised, and projects restoring the website in 2 to 4 weeks. [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/30/arts/ao3-fan-fiction-site-down.html ( The New York Times )] [https://people.com/ao3-fanfiction-website-could-be-down-for-weeks-12202852 ( People )]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-10-29).