National Editorial
Normally, we would be sympathetic towards people whose personal data has been exposed to the world through a hacking attack on a popular website. But the latest instance – which involves millions of people, including US government officials, British civil servants and high-level executives at European and North America corporations – is a little different. The victims were all subscribers to Ashley Madison, a website that facilitates encounters between people interested in having extramarital affairs.
It seems somehow fitting that a website populated by people who cannot be trusted has now proved that it could not be trusted to keep their details secret. But more importantly, the incident serves as a lesson for those who cheat on their spouses. The company’s slogan insists: “Life is short. Have an affair.” Instead, why not treat your partner with love and respect?
