: The site used automated "fembots" to impersonate women and lure male users into paying for memberships.
: Charges now typically appear on bank statements under vague names like "AMDB LLC" or "PPL Media" to maintain user privacy.
: A total payment of $1.6 million (reduced from a much higher initial figure due to the company's inability to pay). ashley madison
: The company has reportedly spent millions on defense and "reinvented their security posture" with help from experts like Deloitte.
: The site sold a "Full Delete" service for $19 that promised to permanently remove user data, but the investigation found that data was retained indefinitely . : The site used automated "fembots" to impersonate
: The parent company, Avid Life Media (ALM), lacked a comprehensive security framework, allowing hackers to access data of approximately 36 million user accounts .
: The company must implement a rigorous information security program and undergo third-party audits every two years for 20 years. : The company has reportedly spent millions on
: The site did not verify email addresses upon signup, meaning many people were registered on the site without their knowledge or consent. 2. 2016 FTC Settlement