The women-only dating safety app Tea has experienced a significant data breach, exposing over 72,000 private images, including selfies and government IDs, due to an unsecured database. Users discovered the vulnerability on 4chan, which saw the private information of women quickly spread online. The breach included sensitive data and private messages, with claims that the data was actively searchable. Originally designed to create a safer space for women by requiring ID verification, the breach contradicts its protective intentions. Analysts have criticized the app's development process for potentially relying on 'vibe coding', wherein developers hastily deploy AI-generated code without adequate security checks. This incident marks Tea's rapid fall from its recent rise in popularity, hitting the top spot on the App Store with over 4 million users, now facing severe backlash and calls for credit monitoring among affected users.

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