Summary
Hackers accessed private data from a dating safety app called Tea, which is used by women to check men's backgrounds and share safety tips. The breach exposed thousands of images, some of which were meant to be deleted for security purposes. The company is taking steps to address the breach with cybersecurity experts.
Key Facts
- Hackers accessed 72,000 images from the Tea app, which is designed to help women vet potential partners.
- Some of the images included photos with identification used for verifying users' identities.
- The breach affected app users who joined before February 2024.
- Tea's app lets women check if men are married or sex offenders and share experiences to avoid risky situations.
- 59,000 additional images showing posts, comments, and messages from over two years ago were also accessed.
- The company is working with cybersecurity experts to secure the app.
- Tea was created in November 2022 by Sean Cook, inspired by his mother's online dating experiences.
- The app faced criticism for potentially risking men's privacy and defamation.
