2015, the Ashley Madison internet dating site was a victim of a hacking attack, which resulted in the interception and leakage of personal data by members of the service.
So the extramarital expectations of about 37 of millions of people (mostly men) came to the forum with very bad results.
Some members who have been unable to cope with the shame of the public show have committed suicide, others have lost their jobs, and others have destroyed their marriage. Of course, thousands of extortions followed the data leaked.
But now Ashley Madison's owner, Ruby Corp, is trying to fix the mess it caused, because the company did not follow basic regulations security.
So he said in a press release that the company is offering victims of the attack $11,8 million. Victims who have suffered "proven damages" will be eligible for compensation up to $3.500 according to the company.
Apparently, the amount reported by Ruby Corp isn't huge when divided by all the Ashley Madison users whose data was leaked (37 million people).
Η Wall Street Journal believes that out of them, only six million members will receive a payment. If we divide 11,8 into millions of dollars with six million, the result reaches 2 dollars the individual.
Even if someone receives the maximum amount (3.500 dollars) is rather sadly inadequate, to the point that it seems provocatively offensive.
The insignificant security of Ashley Madison literally destroyed lives, but as the company seems, she thinks everything will be forgotten, with a modest amount.