OmahaJoe

It was not too long before the announce of the breach that a couple of adult forums had threads about Ashley Madison having the shady business practice of paying a data removal fee.

Maybe it is just me but right before the breach they were advertising like mad. I almost wonder if this little database leak is just a PR stunt. Maybe the door was just left unlocked.

Does the release of the information affect your business?

Not at the moment. I have been playing with the idea of starting a dating site and just using a white label service. But now I question if building a brand around data I don't control is worth it.

Does it change how you plan to handle your own site data?

Not really. I come from an information security background. I try and keep up with the latest trends of access and data encryption. Most hacks are honestly just the simplest issue or lazy admins.

Do you see any business opportunities as a result of the dump?
Account management services... A third-party that holds the keys to your data and or hookup sites maybe even social media sites. You send one e-mail or something is sent at the time of your death and under contract they pull it all for you.

Will it be good or bad for the industry overall?
Bad for dating and hookup... I think content sites will be fine.

This is a great idea! Great way to get some good conversation going. Keep it up!

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