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Hello Freecycle Member,
On August 30th The Freecycle Network / Freecycle.org became aware of a data breach on Freecycle.org. It is recommended that you change your Freecycle.org password ASAP.
The breach of data includes usernames, User IDs, email addresses, and hashed passwords. Because of the exposure of personal passwords, we are taking every measure to quickly inform members about the need to change their passwords. If you have used the same password elsewhere, you are well advised to change the password there as well. No other personal information was compromised and the breach has been closed and is being reported to the respective privacy authorities.
More information on the breach and how to change your password may be found here:
https://freecycle.helpscoutdocs.com/article/319-data-breach-august-2023 (Please see the "?" on that page if you have further questions.)
While most email providers do a good job at filtering out spam, you may notice that you receive more spam than usual. As always, please remain vigilant of phishing emails, avoid clicking on links in emails, and don't download attachments unless you are expecting them. Here are some useful links to help keep you safe:
https://haveibeenpwned.com/ Find out what past data breaches have involved your personal information.
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-scams#report
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your generous gifting.
Sincerely,
Your Local Freecycle Moderator