Data Leak from Tea App Becomes Popular

• More than 72,000 images, including personal data, were leaked on the Internet.
• The Tea app became popular but faced criticism due to the data leak.
• Experts emphasize the importance of protecting users' private information.

The Tea app, which allows women to anonymously share information about men, has been at the center of a significant data leak. After the breach of the program, over 72,000 images were leaked, among which 13,000 are selfies and images of documents sent by users during account verification.

The company Tea Dating Advice Inc., based in San Francisco, reported that it is working with cybersecurity experts to protect its systems. In conjunction with their data, the leak became a result of an attack that occurred on July 25, 2025, and the data was published on the platform 4Chan.

The app, which became popular last week, saw a 525% increase in downloads, is aimed at providing a safe space for women to meet men with whom they interact on other platforms, such as Tinder and Bumble. However, critics note that Tea may violate the privacy of individuals.

What Happened During the Leak

According to information published in ZMI, the data that became accessible included images depicting users' personal information. This violates data protection regulations, as the information was stored without adequate security measures. In Tea, it was noted that email addresses and phone numbers were not disclosed, and the leak only concerns those users who registered before February 2024.

However, experts from cybersecurity indicate that the app bears significant responsibility for the preservation of private information that should not have been accessible. They emphasize that similar incidents highlight the importance of reliable security measures for protecting users.

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