Indiana Lawmaker Says Hackers Put His Name On Ashley Madison Website

Indiana Lawmaker Says Hackers Put His Name On Ashley Madison Website

By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz

An Indiana lawmaker whose named appeared on the Ashley Madison website says he has been the victim of hacking and identity fraud.

Ashley Madison is a site used by individuals who are usually looking to engage in extra-marital affairs. Hackers breached the site and released the information to the public.

State Representative Michael Aylesworth of Hebron tells Indy Politics today that his credit cards and his bank accounts were both targets of hackers in the past.

Aylesworth’s named appeared on the website as well as what appeared to be a state e-mail address. However, when tested the e-mail came back …read more

Via: http://indypolitics.org/2015/08/24/indiana-lawmaker-says-hackers-put-his-name-on-ashley-madison-website/

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