The women-only dating app Tea recently suffered a major security breach, exposing over 72,000 private images, including selfies and government-issued IDs, as well as private messages. The breach occurred after hackers discovered that the app's backend database was unsecured, lacking password protection and encryption. The exposed data totaled 59.3 GB, containing verification selfies and IDs of users intended to create a safe space for women, but instead putting them at risk by exposing their personal information online. Critics claimed the app was more about ‘man-shaming’ than empowerment. The breach has been linked to 'vibe coding', where developers use AI without proper scrutiny, resulting in security flaws. The hacker noted the lack of authentication in the app's database, revealing the dangers of relying too heavily on generative AI for coding. As leaked identities become searchable on the web, affected users are advised to sign up for credit monitoring to mitigate further risks.

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