OSF help article says usernames and email addresses appear compromised
- Status
- Unverified: only social posts report this so far
- Kind
- Breach
- Vendor
- Center for Open Science
- Product
- Open Science Framework (OSF)
- First seen
Summary
A linked OSF help article, as quoted in the item, says it appears that usernames and email addresses have been compromised, among other things. The item does not confirm the scope of the exposure or the cause.
If you use Center for Open Science
Change your OSF password and any password reused elsewhere
Enable two-factor authentication on your OSF account
Watch for phishing emails that reference OSF or your account
Check the OSF help center for official updates
Revoke any unfamiliar OSF personal access tokens or connected apps
Follow official OSF announcements for scope and remediation details
What the sources say 2
· Bluesky: “This morning, it was announced that unauthorised access had been detected.” Source
· Bluesky: “It appears that usernames and email addresses have been compromised, among other things help.osf.io/article/774-...” Source