The women-only dating app Tea has suffered a major data breach, leading to the exposure of over 72,000 private images, including selfies and government IDs uploaded for verification. The app's database was unsecured, allowing hackers to scrape sensitive user information and make it searchable online. The breach revealed that some of the leaked private messages date as recently as 2025, contradicting the company's claims that only older data was involved. Tea had gained popularity for providing a space for women to discuss safety concerns about men, but the incident led to widespread criticism as the very app intended to protect women ended up compromising their privacy. The hacker described the incident as resulting from poor coding practices, specifically pointing to 'vibe coding'—the use of AI tools to generate code without adequate security measures. This reflects a growing concern regarding the reliance on AI in software development, with studies showing that many AI-generated codes contain security vulnerabilities. Users are advised to take measures like signing up for credit monitoring to mitigate potential risks.

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