What is the Ashley Madison hacked list?

The Ashley Madison hacked list refers to a large collection of personal data stolen from the user database of Ashley Madison, a dating website aimed at individuals seeking extramarital affairs. In July 2015, a group known as "The Impact Team" breached the site's security and accessed sensitive user information, including names, email addresses, credit card details, sexual preferences, and sometimes even private messages. This group then threatened to release the data unless the site was taken down. When their demands were not met, they published the data online in August 2015, exposing potentially millions of individuals worldwide to public scrutiny, embarrassment, and potential personal and professional repercussions due to the website's controversial nature. The incident raised significant concerns about cybersecurity, privacy, and the ethical implications of hacking, as well as led to numerous investigations and lawsuits against the company that owned Ashley Madison.