The women's dating app Tea experienced a massive data breach, leaking over 72,000 private images, including selfies and government IDs, due to unsecured databases. This vulnerability spread users' sensitive information online, including private messages. Despite its claims to protect women, the breach revealed that the app's backend had no security measures in place. Critics highlighted the irony of a platform aimed at women's safety inadvertently exposing them. Originally positioned as a safe space for women to discuss experiences with men, Tea attracted over 4 million users but faced backlash after this incident. The leaker suggested that the app's development might have suffered from 'vibe coding,' a trend where developers use AI tools to code without proper security checks. This incident underscores the risks associated with relying heavily on AI-generated code and highlights the lack of accountability in app development. Users are now urged to monitor their identities and take steps to prevent identity theft, as their data is searchable and spreading online.

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