What is the Ashley Madison cheating scandal about?

The Ashley Madison cheating scandal refers to a high-profile cybersecurity breach that occurred in July 2015. Ashley Madison, a Canadian online dating service marketed to people who are married or in relationships, suffered an attack by a group called The Impact Team. The hackers accessed the personal data of millions of users, including their names, email addresses, and other sensitive information, and threatened to release it unless the website was shut down. Despite the demand, the site remained operational, and the hackers posted the stolen data online. As a result, numerous users were exposed for seeking extramarital relationships through the service, leading to public embarrassment, and in some instances, reports of blackmail and divorces. The scandal highlighted significant concerns regarding digital privacy and the security of personal data on the internet.