Dear mr_x,

We recently learned that certain Elance user information was accessed without authorization, including potentially yours. The data accessed was contact information — specifically name, email address, telephone number, city location and Elance login information (passwords were protected with encryption). This incident did NOT involve any credit card, bank account, social security or tax ID numbers.

We have remedied the cause of the breach and are working with appropriate authorities. We have also implemented additional security measures and have strengthened password requirements to protect all of our users.

We sincerely regret any inconvenience or disruption this may cause.

If you have any unanswered questions and for ongoing information about this matter, please visit this page in our Trust & Safety center:

Oh holly sh*t. Some Russian guys stolen all data and use it there; http://www.outsourcingroom.com/ Sure it is hosted in Russia and they could do nothing

btw; I saw your name in there: http://www.eflorenzano.com/blog/post/my-thoughts-nosql/ And want to say “merhaba”. gtalk is great.

I can’t sympathize with SPAMmers in any way, but I don’t share your feelings either. SPAMmers are a product of ignorance. I would try to spread the word to ordinary Internet citizens; what is SPAM and why is it bad. Instead of treating the symptoms, I would try to cure the disease itself.

You are welcome to re-submit your comment without the swear words.