What is the Ashley Madison data dump incident about?

The Ashley Madison data dump incident was a noteworthy cybersecurity breach that occurred in July 2015, when a group of hackers known as "The Impact Team" infiltrated the databases of Ashley Madison, a website marketed for people seeking extramarital relationships. The hackers subsequently released over 25 gigabytes of company data, including user details such as names, email addresses, credit card information and other sensitive personal information related to approximately 30 million user accounts. This publication of private data led to widespread public interest, ethical debates, and personal ramifications for the exposed individuals. The incident served as a significant reminder of the vulnerabilities that exist within digital infrastructures and the potential consequences of inadequate security measures in protecting user privacy.