What is the Ashley Madison dating website?

Ashley Madison is an online dating service that caters specifically to people who are married or in committed relationships, looking for discreet extramarital affairs. Established in 2001, it branded itself with the tagline "Life is short. Have an affair." The platform facilitates connections between individuals seeking clandestine romantic encounters away from their primary partnerships. The website gained infamy in 2015 when it was the target of a data breach that exposed the personal information of millions of its users. Despite the controversy and security issues, Ashley Madison has continued to operate and claims to prioritize user privacy and security as part of its mission to help members maintain discretion while seeking affair partners.