The women-only dating app Tea experienced a significant data breach, exposing over 72,000 private images, including verification selfies and government IDs. This data was publicly accessible due to an unsecured backend database lacking encryption or password protection. The breach began when users on 4chan discovered the vulnerability, leading to rapid dissemination of sensitive information online. The leaked data included direct messages and public posts as recent as 2025, contradicting claims that only older data were affected. Despite the app's purpose of creating a safe environment for women, users' personal information is now compromised. The issue has been attributed to 'vibe coding,' a development approach that prioritizes rapid deployment without thorough security checks, resulting in exploitable flaws. Experts warn that reliance on AI-generated code, such as that from tools like ChatGPT, can lead to security vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for human oversight in software development. Users are advised to monitor their credit to mitigate potential damage from the breach.

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