The viral women-only dating app Tea suffered a data breach, exposing over 72,000 users' private images and sensitive information, including selfies and government IDs. Hackers accessed the unsecured database, which contained 13,000+ verification selfies and private messages, quickly spreading the information online. The app, designed to create a safe space for women to discuss their experiences with men, required users to upload identification for verification. However, the breach raised concerns about the app's security, as it was left without any password protection or encryption. The original leaker critiqued the app's development approach, calling it 'vibe coding', where developers eschewed rigorous security measures. Following the breach, users are urged to sign up for credit monitoring services to mitigate potential damage. Critics highlighted the irony of an app aimed at protecting women inadvertently exposing them to risks. The company claims the data was stored in adherence to cyber-bullying prevention laws, but concerns remain over the app’s reliance on AI-driven coding approaches that can generate exploitable flaws.

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