What happened with the CEO of Ashley Madison?

The CEO of Ashley Madison, a website catering to those seeking extramarital affairs, faced significant scrutiny after the company was breached in 2015. Ashley Madison's parent company at the time, Avid Life Media, was led by CEO Noel Biderman. The breach exposed the personal information of millions of users and highlighted the site’s lax cybersecurity measures. As a result of the scandalous leak, which included evidence suggesting that Ashley Madison may have used fake female profiles to entice male customers, Biderman stepped down from his role as CEO. The event also prompted lawsuits and an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission. Avid Life Media rebranded as Ruby Corp in the aftermath, signaling a shift away from the controversial past under Biderman’s leadership.