What is the Ashley Madison case about?

The Ashley Madison case centers around the high-profile 2015 data breach of the website Ashley Madison, an online platform designed to facilitate extramarital affairs. Owned by Avid Life Media (now rebranded as Ruby Corp.), the site was compromised by a group called "The Impact Team," which accessed and released over 25 gigabytes of company data, including user profiles, personal information, and internal company correspondence. The breach exposed the personal details of millions of users, leading to public embarrassment for individuals and raising serious concerns about internet privacy and cybersecurity. There were significant consequences not only for users but also for the company due to the ensuing lawsuits and reputational damage. The case served as a cautionary tale about the vulnerabilities inherent in maintaining sensitive personal information on digital platforms.