[JDEV] Fw: SourceForge - URGENT: Please change your password (tcharron)

[Julian Missig]

Don't worry, I'm fairly certain that everyone who should have gotten
this has. I know I got it... 32 times... for my one account.
Julian

On 29 May 2001 11:59:22 -0400, Thomas Charron wrote:
>   Forwarding this along, as many of you use sourceforge as well..
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <support at sourceforge.net>
> To: <tcharron at ductape.net>
> Sent: Monday, May 28, 2001 5:23 PM
> Subject: SourceForge - URGENT: Please change your password (tcharron)
> 
> 
> > Dear SourceForge User,
> >
> > The SourceForge team takes security very seriously.  This week, one of
> > our systems was compromised.  We have promptly taken the necessary steps
> > to correct this situation.
> >
> > You have been contacted, because according to our log files, you have used
> > SourceForge during the past week and may have used the system that was
> > compromised.
> >
> > In order to complete the security fix, we are asking all users who used
> > the system to change their password immediately.  We've reset your
> > password to a randomly generated string.
> >
> > To prevent risk of SSH key data having been compromised, we have also
> > removed any SSH key data you had previously posted to the SourceForge
> > project CVS servers or shell servers, either directly or via the
> > SourceForge website.  If you had not posted SSH key data to the
> > SourceForge site or the shell or CVS servers, this paragraph may be
> > disregarded.  We request that you review the SSH keys (authorized_keys)
> > and use the 'Edit keys' link on your Account Maintenance page
> > (https://sourceforge.net/account/editsshkeys.php) to post those public
> > keys you are actively using.  It should be noted that both SSH1 and SSH2
> > public key data (identity.pub/authorized_keys/authorized_keys2) may be
> > posted via this interface.
> >
> > Below is a URL that will allow you to change your password.  Please go to
> > web address and follow the instructions.
> >
> > http://sourceforge.net/account/lostpw.php
> >
> > ** Until you change your password, you will not be able to login to the
> > SourceForge website, use the CVS server or the shell server. ***
> >
> > I know this is an inconvenience, but it is something we have to do to
> > make SourceForge safe for all users.
> >
> > If you have any questions about this, please email
> > support at sourceforge.net.
> >
> >
> >
> 
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