Tea App hacked days after becoming top free app on Apple's App Store – over 72,0
9 months ago
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- 4Chan users discovered and shared an exposed database from the Tea app, leading to leaked user images.
- The Tea app was designed as a private space for women to discuss men, with features like photo uploads and identity verification.
- The breach affects users who signed up before February 2024, with Tea engaging cybersecurity experts to secure systems.
- The app had recently gone viral, becoming Apple’s top free app with over 2 million new signups.
- Leaked photos, including selfies and government IDs, are being shared on platforms like 4Chan and X (formerly Twitter).