A 20-second cuddle at a Coldplay concert turned two anonymous executives into global villains, and a viral cautionary tale about power, privacy, and the wrath of the internet.

While the alleged affair between the Astronomer CEO and his HR chief that was potentially uncovered at a Coldplay concert isn't great, things could still be worse for the pair

"Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met," the company said in a statement.