What was the name of the massive data breach at Ashley Madison in 2015?

Ashley Madison Data Breach of 2015: What Happened and What You Need to Know

The Ashley Madison data breach, also known as the Ashley Madison hack, occurred in July 2015. Ashley Madison is a Canadian online dating service marketed to people who are married or in relationships. The breach resulted in the personal information of over 30 million users being released online, including their names, email addresses, and payment information. The breach was particularly controversial because Ashley Madison's business model was based on discretion and privacy, and many of its users feared the impact of the breach on their personal lives.

The breach was caused by a group of hackers known as The Impact Team, who claimed that the breach was motivated by Ashley Madison's deceptive business practices and the company's refusal to permanently delete users' personal information from its servers. The Impact Team released the data on the dark web and demanded that Ashley Madison and its affiliated website, Established Men, be shut down.

The fallout from the breach was significant, with numerous divorces, job losses, and even suicides being attributed to the release of personal information. The breach also highlighted the need for greater security measures to protect personal information online.