Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Cyber Attacks
In July 2015, the world was shocked by the news of a massive data breach at Ashley Madison, a website known for facilitating extramarital affairs. The hackers, known as The Impact Team, threatened to release the personal information of millions of users unless the site was shut down.
The scandal exposed the dark side of online dating and raised questions about privacy and security in the digital age.
As the story unfolded, it was revealed that many of the female profiles on Ashley Madison were fake, created by the company to lure in male users. This revelation added fuel to the fire, as users felt betrayed and deceived.
The fallout from the hack was immense, with marriages breaking up, careers ruined, and even reports of suicides linked to the breach.
Despite the controversy, Ashley Madison continues to operate, albeit under increased scrutiny and with enhanced security measures in place.