🔓 Tea App Data Breach: Thousands of Women’s Images Leaked in Cyberattack on Female-Only Platform

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A major data breach has hit the Tea App, a popular women-only social platform designed to allow users to safely share information about men. The breach has compromised the privacy of thousands of users, raising serious concerns about digital safety and targeted cyberattacks on female-focused tech platforms.

📱 What Is Tea App?

The Tea App has been marketed as a “safe space for women” to discuss their dating experiences and flag potentially unsafe individuals. It allows users to:

• Upload photos of men
• Search for individuals by name
• Comment on their behavior (labeling them as “red flags” or “green flags”)
• Privately or publicly share stories and concerns

With over 4 million users as of this week and a recent rise to the top of Apple’s free app charts, the app has become a viral phenomenon—particularly among women concerned about safety in dating.

To prevent fake profiles, Tea required users to verify their identity with a selfie and photo identification.

🔥 What Happened in the Hack?

According to the company’s official statement, the cyberattack occurred at 6:45 a.m. PT, targeting a legacy storage system used by the app before February 2024.

As a result, approximately 72,000 images were compromised:

• 13,000+ selfies and ID photos submitted during user verification
• 59,000+ images from public posts, comments, and direct messages within the app

❗ Only users who registered before February 2024 are affected, Tea confirmed.
❗ No phone numbers or email addresses were leaked.

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🛡️ Tea App’s Response

In an official statement, Tea said:

“We are working around the clock with internal security teams and third-party experts to secure our systems. At this time, we have no evidence that any additional or current user data has been accessed.”

The company also reassured users that:

• Systems are being reinforced
• Investigations are ongoing
• Steps are being taken to prevent future breaches

“Your data privacy is of the utmost importance to us,” the statement continued. “We are taking all necessary measures to strengthen our security posture.”

⚠️ Who’s Behind the Attack?

The breach was first reported by 404 Media, which traced the hack to users on 4Chan, an anonymous online message board often associated with cyber harassment and trolling campaigns.

According to their report:

• Users on 4Chan called for a “hack and leak” campaign against the app
• On Friday morning, a 4Chan user posted a downloadable database containing the stolen content
• Some images and identifying details have already been leaked online

The Independent has not independently verified the authenticity of all the images or information shared.

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💬 Why This Matters

This breach is not just a cybersecurity failure—it highlights the vulnerability of platforms catering to women, especially when they challenge toxic behaviors or provide tools for accountability.

Tea App was created with the goal of empowering women in the dating world, yet now, users face the fear of being exposed, doxxed, or targeted by online mobs.

Digital safety experts warn that:

• Women-centered platforms are increasingly being targeted
• Proper encryption and secure storage are essential for platforms dealing with sensitive user content
• Proactive moderation and reporting mechanisms are key to preventing abuse

📌 What You Can Do if You’re Affected

If you’re a Tea user who signed up before February 2024:

• Avoid clicking on unknown links claiming to show breach content
• Report any doxxing or unauthorized sharing of your images to the platform and authorities
• Change associated credentials if reused elsewhere
• Consider using identity monitoring services for additional peace of mind

🧠 Final Thoughts

This breach is a stark reminder that even platforms built around safety and trust are not immune to malicious intent. As digital spaces continue to evolve, the responsibility to protect user data, especially for marginalized communities, must remain a top priority.

Tea App says it is “treating this matter with the urgency it deserves.” For many users, the hope is that action comes fast—and is followed by transparency.

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