What is the Adult Friend Finder security breach or "crack" about?

The Adult Friend Finder security breach, which occurred in October 2016, was an extensive hack of the adult dating website resulting in the exposure of personal information of over 400 million user accounts, marking it as one of the largest data breaches ever recorded. The compromised information included account details like usernames, emails, and passwords—many of which were encrypted but with a method that was not robust enough to prevent cracking by dedicated attackers. This breach not only undermined the privacy of millions of users but also raised significant concerns about the security practices of online adult-oriented social networks. The event served as a cautionary tale about data protection and highlighted the importance of robust cybersecurity measures for both users and service providers handling sensitive personal information.