The women-only dating app, Tea, faced a major data breach this week as hackers leaked over 72,000 private selfies, IDs, and DMs from its unsecured database. The database, with no password protection or encryption, allowed private images and personal information of women to be extracted and searched online. Users uploaded personal identification and selfies for verification, intended to create a safe environment for its four million users. However, the app's security flaws contradict its purpose purportedly designed to shield women from harassment. Among the leaked data were 13,000+ verification selfies and IDs, and private messages that date back to 2024 and 2025, despite Tea stating the breach involved only older data. The breach exemplifies issues linked to 'vibe coding'—a term criticizing negligence in coding where apps are hastily developed using AI tools without essential security measures. Experts note that reliance on AI for coding can lead to security vulnerabilities, urging developers to ensure proper reviews of AI-generated code. Users are now advised to engage in credit monitoring as their data spreads further across the internet.

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