Tea, a women’s safety dating app, recently faced a significant security breach leading to unauthorized access to user images. The breach revealed 72,000 images, including selfies, photo identifications, and publicly viewable images from the app. The company stated that the breached data was from a legacy system with no current data implications.
Reports surfaced on Reddit and 404 Media, indicating that Tea app user data was posted on online platforms. The app, designed for reporting negative experiences with men, surged to No. 1 on the US App Store, raising debates on privacy violations.
Tea’s verification process involves submitting selfies and IDs, leading to leaked driver’s licenses and facial images. While the platform vows data security, the breach has prompted a full investigation to understand its extent and impact.
