What is an Ashley Madison account?

An Ashley Madison account is a user's personal profile on the online dating service named Ashley Madison, which is specifically targeted towards people who are married or in committed relationships. The service was founded in 2001 with the controversial tagline "Life is short. Have an affair." It encourages discreet extramarital affairs and has various features designed to help maintain privacy and anonymity for its users. While it caters to individuals seeking confidential romantic encounters, the website became widely known after a high-profile security breach in 2015, in which hackers stole and leaked the personal information of numerous users, which raised significant concerns regarding digital privacy and cybersecurity.