The women-only dating app Tea has experienced a significant data breach, exposing over 72,000 users' private information, including selfies and government IDs. The breach took place after hackers found the app's backend database completely unsecured with no password or encryption. The leaked data, totaling over 59.3 GB, included numerous images and private messages, contradicting the app's claims of only containing old data. Tea, which had recently surged to popularity with over 4 million downloads, was marketed as a safe platform for women to communicate about men. However, it became a cautionary tale of security failures attributed to lax coding practices known as 'vibe coding.' The term refers to a reliance on AI tools to create applications without adequate oversight. Following the breach, users are advised to monitor their credit for potential identity theft.

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