Tea dating app suffers data breach: 72,000 user images exposed
Well, this isn't good news for anyone using that Tea app. It sounds like they've had a pretty serious data breach, and I'm talking about hackers getting their hands on a whole bunch of images – around 72,000 to be exact.
For those of you who don't know, Tea is this app where women can anonymously share their experiences with men they've dated. Supposedly, the breach exposed a lot of personal stuff, including selfies and even photo IDs that people used to verify their accounts. That's a major invasion of privacy. It's definitely not something you want floating around out there.
Tea is saying that the breach didn't expose emails or phone numbers, which is something, I guess. They also claim that only users who signed up before February 2024 were affected. Still, it's a really bad look, especially considering how popular the app has become recently.
Apparently, some folks on 4chan were bragging about sharing data and selfies from Tea after they found an exposed database. It's scary how easily this kind of thing can happen. It just goes to show you how important it is to be careful about what you share online and which apps you trust with your information.
Tea says they've brought in cybersecurity experts and that they're working hard to fix things. They also claim to have added extra security measures. Honestly, that's the least they can do at this point. If you're using Tea, I'd recommend changing your password and keeping a close eye on your online accounts. It's better to be safe than sorry in situations like this. It just underlines how risky it can be to trust your personal information with companies. Always think twice!
Source: TechCrunch