In 2015, hackers calling themselves The Impact Team stole data from Ashley Madison, a dating website, and later released large quantities of information online. The breach affected millions of users and generated intense media interest.
Why celebrity names became news
Some records were linked in media reports to public figures, but the presence of an email address in leaked data did not by itself establish that a person created or used an account. The episode highlighted the importance of verifying leaked personal information.
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