The women-only dating app Tea has suffered a significant data breach, compromising over 72,000 verification selfies, government IDs, and private messages after hackers exposed its unsecured database. Initially praised for creating a safer environment for women to share experiences about men, the app's failure to protect user data has led to critical backlash. Exposed data, totaling around 59.3 GB, unveiled identities dating as far ahead as 2024 and 2025, contrary to claims of the breach involving only older information. Hackers noted that the lack of adequate security measures, referred to as 'vibe coding,' allowed easy access to sensitive information. The incident underlines ongoing concerns regarding the use of AI in app development, especially when not accompanied by thorough security reviews. Users are advised to seek credit monitoring and protect themselves from potential identity theft. The scandal raises important questions about data protection standards in quickly developed applications.

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