What was the incident involving Ashley Madison about?

The incident involving Ashley Madison was a significant data breach that occurred in July 2015. Ashley Madison, a website and service marketed for people seeking extramarital affairs or discreet relationships, had its systems compromised by a group of hackers known as "The Impact Team." The attackers gained access to the personal information of millions of users, including names, email addresses, search histories, and transaction records. This sensitive data was subsequently published online, leading to widespread privacy concerns, public shaming of identified users, and highlighting the lack of cybersecurity measures in place to protect user confidentiality. The event sparked intense media coverage and triggered discussions about internet privacy, the morality of the service offered by Ashley Madison, and the consequences of data breaches in the digital age.