Tea, a women’s safety dating app, recently faced a significant security breach that exposed thousands of user images, sparking discussions about online privacy.
The company, Tea, disclosed on Friday that it discovered an unauthorized access compromising approximately 72,000 images. These images, dating back more than two years, included selfies, IDs, and publicly viewable posts within the app.
Media reports highlighted that Tea users’ personal data, such as faces and IDs, were shared on online platforms, raising concerns about privacy breaches.
Tea’s core concept revolves around creating a safe space for women to report negative experiences with men in the dating scene. Despite the app’s popularity reaching No. 1 in the US App Store, questions have been raised about potential privacy violations against men.
The breach has triggered debates on the risks associated with online identity verification and its impact on user security.
Tea has reassured its users about taking necessary security measures to safeguard personal information, although acknowledging that no system is entirely fail-safe.
The company has initiated a comprehensive investigation to evaluate the extent and implications of the breach.
