The women-only dating app Tea suffered a significant data breach, revealing over 72,000 private images, including selfies and government IDs, due to a poorly secured backend database. This breach has spread across the internet, with some personal documents becoming easily searchable. The app, which touted a women-centric space for sharing experiences about men, ironically exposed its own users' sensitive information. The incident resulted from what some are calling 'vibe coding,' where developers rely heavily on AI without proper security reviews, leading to severe vulnerabilities. Hackers exploited this lack of protection, and the exposed data, including private messages and verification documents, totaled 59.3 GB. The app, which recently gained significant popularity, is now facing backlash as users scramble to mitigate potential identity theft and privacy loss. Experts warn that reliance on AI in coding without thorough checks can lead to potential security flaws, a concern echoed in other similar incidents.

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