A security update from the Freenode infrastructure team
A freenode volunteer identified a suspected compromise of their e-mail
accounts, which could have provided an unauthorized user with limited access
to some data sent through internal e-mail systems. "Naturally, we
instigated audit procedures immediately so as to ensure the security of the
production network and accompanying infrastructure. The investigation is
ongoing, but at this time we have no reason to believe that any other
unauthorised access was gained. Nevertheless, in the interests of
transparency and security for our users, we wish to notify anyone who may
have been affected." It is recommended that you change your
Freenode password as a precaution. (Thanks to Paul Wise)