The women-only dating safety app Tea experienced a massive security breach when hackers exposed over 72,000 private images, including selfies and government IDs. The app, which required users to upload these documents for verification, left its database unsecured with no password or encryption. This error resulted in sensitive user data being leaked online within hours. Although Tea had touted itself as a safe platform for women to discuss experiences with men, critics highlighted the irony that the application's data was now publicly accessible. The leaked files included images from recent interactions and personal messages that were searchable online. The breach raises concerns about inadequate security practices, including what has been termed 'vibe coding,' where developers rely heavily on AI-generated code without proper security reviews. Experts are warning users to consider credit monitoring to mitigate the risks following this incident. The case has sparked wider conversations about the reliability of AI-generated applications and their compliance with security standards in the tech industry.

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