The women-only dating app Tea experienced a significant data breach after its unsecured database was discovered by hackers. Over 72,000 private users' images, including selfies and government IDs, were leaked online. The compromised data, comprising 59.3 GB, included verification selfies, IDs, and private messages, contradicting the app's claims that only old data was involved. Launched amid its viral success with over 4 million users, Tea was marketed as a safe platform for women, yet its security failures exposed its user base. Criticism mounted as the leak was partially attributed to 'vibe coding', a term referring to developers utilizing generative AI without adequate security checks. Experts raised concerns about the reliability of code generated by AI, which is often fraught with exploitable vulnerabilities. Users are now advised to seek credit monitoring as their personal information surfaces on searchable platforms, highlighting the serious risks of lax security practices in app development.

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