And a new documentary series from Netflix explores the fallout from that historic data breach.
As Gizmodo exclusively reported on Wednesday, Ashley Madison is absolutely filled to the brimwith extortionists.
The hack was executed by a group that called itself the Impact Team, which wasnt asking for money.
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Their only demand was that Ashley Madison be taken down, something that didnt happen.
And we can probably assume this new docuseries will get into stories that didnt make the news.
What were they looking for?
What was going on in their relationships?
And, crucially: What was their partners side of the story?
The three-part series premieres on May 15.
Each episode will be 50 minutes long.
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Get your finest dark clothing and all your creepy things, part one ofWednesdayseason two is dropping in August.