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Hackers Infiltrate Women-Only Dating Safety App, Leaking Sensitive Data

Somto NwanoluebySomto Nwanolue
July 26, 2025
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Hackers Infiltrate Women-Only Dating Safety App, Leaking Sensitive Data
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A major security breach has hit Tea Dating Advice, a women-only dating safety app designed to help users vet potential partners, exposing 72,000 private images—including sensitive verification photos—along with 59,000 posts, comments, and direct messages. The app, which boasts 1.6 million users, confirmed the unauthorized access in a statement but claimed the leaked images “cannot be linked” to specific posts.

The breach affects members who joined before February 2024, raising concerns about the safety of personal data on platforms promising enhanced security. Tea’s privacy policy explicitly states that ID verification photos are “deleted immediately” after authentication, yet hackers accessed these images along with years of archived content. The company says it is working with cybersecurity experts to contain the fallout but has not disclosed how the breach occurred.

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Hackers Infiltrate Women-Only Dating Safety App, Leaking Sensitive Data
How Tea’s “Red Flag” Feature Made It a Target

Tea’s rapid growth stems from its unique features, including background checks on men, reverse image searches to prevent catfishing, and a forum where women anonymously share dating experiences. Users can post about men’s “red flags” (warning signs) or “green flags” (positive traits), creating a crowdsourced safety net.

However, the app has faced backlash for allegedly enabling defamation and privacy violations. Critics argue that unverified claims could harm innocent men, while supporters insist it fills a gap left by mainstream dating apps. Earlier this year, a lawsuit against Meta highlighted similar concerns when a man sued over comments made in a group called “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” though the case was dismissed.

Founded in November 2022 by software engineer Sean Cook, Tea gained traction as women sought safer alternatives to traditional dating apps. Cook, inspired by his mother’s negative experiences, designed the platform to combat scammers, catfish, and predators.

Yet its success may have outpaced its security measures. The breach reveals a troubling gap: while Tea blocks screenshots to prevent external sharing, it failed to safeguard its own databases. Cybersecurity experts warn that apps handling sensitive data must prioritize encryption and regular audits especially when verification requires government IDs.

What’s Happens Now for Tea—and Women’s Dating Safety?

Tea’s promise to “protect this community” now faces scrutiny. The exposed data could lead to blackmail, stalking, or identity theft, particularly if verification photos include driver’s licenses or passports. Users are advised to monitor for phishing attempts and consider freezing their credit.

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Somto Nwanolue is a news writer with a keen eye for spotting trending news and crafting engaging stories. Her interests includes beauty, lifestyle and fashion. Her life’s passion is to bring information to the right audience in written medium

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