What is the Ashley Madison code?

The Ashley Madison code refers to the source code of the Ashley Madison website, an online dating platform geared toward people looking for extramarital affairs. The term gained significant attention in July 2015 when a group of hackers known as "The Impact Team" breached Ashley Madison's systems and accessed the site’s data, including user profiles, personal information, and internal company emails. The hackers threatened to release the information unless the site was shut down, and they followed through with their threat in August 2015. The subsequent leak of this sensitive data led to widespread privacy concerns, personal embarrassments, and even extortion attempts. The incident served as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in maintaining confidential information on digital platforms and ignited conversations around cybersecurity and digital ethics.