Summary:
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The Tea app, a women-only dating safety platform, gained popularity but faced concerns over user safety after a data breach.
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Hackers from 4chan accessed an unprotected Tea database, exposing user selfies, IDs, and private messages, leading to privacy concerns.
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Users are demanding data be wiped and some are calling for legal action as trust in safety platforms wanes.
The Tea app, a women-only dating safety platform, recently shot to the top of the App Store with over 1.6 million users. Designed to let women anonymously share red flags—from cheating to criminal behavior—Tea requires users to upload selfies or even government IDs to verify identity. But amid the viral growth came long wait times and now, serious concerns about user safety following a reported data breach.
Hackers from 4chan reportedly accessed an unprotected Tea database, exposing user selfies, IDs, and even private messages. While Tea initially claimed the breach involved outdated data, a second, more recent report states a private investigator found sensitive conversations, including phone numbers, were also compromised. Now, some users are demanding their data be wiped, and others are calling for legal action, as trust in platforms meant to protect women continues to erode.
