The women-only dating app Tea experienced a significant data breach when hackers discovered its unsecured database, resulting in the leak of over 72,000 private images, including selfies and government IDs. This sensitive information, intended for user verification, was scraped and made searchable online within hours, exposing users' private DMs as well. Despite the app's claims of protecting women, critics noted the irony in the app becoming a platform for doxxing its own users. The incident highlighted the dangers of 'vibe coding,' where developers rely on AI tools without proper security reviews, leaving applications vulnerable. Experts warn that many apps created this way are susceptible to hacking due to inherent flaws in AI-generated code. Tea, which had rapidly gained popularity with over four million users, is now facing serious backlash as users scramble to secure their identities, with suggestions for credit monitoring to mitigate potential theft.

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