URL shortening service Bitly has updated the account security measures, specifically to the OAuth token and API key.
A post
on Bitly’s official blog, existing users will need to reset their
account password, change their API key and OAuth token and reconnect
their Facebook and Twitter profiles with their Bitly account.
The post further adds, “We have reason to believe that Bitly account
credentials have been compromised. We have no indication at this time
that any accounts have been accessed without permission. For our users’
protection, we have taken proactive steps to ensure the security of all
accounts, including disconnecting all users’ Facebook and Twitter
accounts.”
To reset OAuth key and API key Bitly users will need to go “Advanced”
tab which they can access by clicking on the “Your Setting” tab in
their account. In the “Advanced” tab they will need to select “Reset”
option for “Legacy API Key”. A new API key will be generated which the
user will need to change in all applications.
Users will find the password reset option under “Profile” tab. They
will also need to disconnect and reconnect all the applications that are
being used by Bitly. Under the “Connected Accounts” tab users can know
which accounts are connected to their Bitly account.
Bitly has further clarified that all the credentials within Facebook
and Twitter have been nullified. This means users will not be able to
post through Bitly to their Twitter and Facebook accounts until they
reconnect them.
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