Tea, an app that claims to help women “make sure your date is safe, not catfish and not in a relationship,” is facing security violations. 404 Media Reports That a database posted on 4Chan allowed anyone to access users’ data. (Since then it has been removed.) Dataste contains thousands of photos, including driver’s licenses.
4 Chen users claimed that the data came from an exposed database hosted at the Google’s app development platform, firebase. 404 Media Confirmed that exposed storage bucket eats from one mile found in URL tea Android app.
The company confirmed the violation. In a statement 404 MediaTea said it “identified unauthorized access to any of our systems and launched a thorough investigation to evaluate the scope and effect.” The company said the exposed information included data two years ago. It contained 72,000 images, including selfies, photo IDs and app posts and DM photos.
“This figure was actually stored in compliance with law enforcement requirements to prevent cyber bullying,” said Tea. “We have engaged third -party cybersecurity experts and are working 24 hours to secure our system. There is no evidence that the current or additional user data was affected. The privacy of our users and the protection of data is our top priority.
The app allows users to post “Red Flog” men photos. “Swipe for dates already on Tinder, Bombal, Match or Occupation?” App’s Play Store Pitch Reads. “Tea is an essential app, which helps women avoid red flags before the first date with dating advice, and they are shown who is behind the person’s profile they are dating.”
The search for an uphill phone number is highlighted in the Play Store list. It contains men’s real names, age, leaves, social profiles and parts of relationships. Other features include helping women “taking tea on their history” Lia A is an upside -down photo search and background checking. Consumers can vote for others whether they should make new matches.
New users need to present a photo of verification selfie and their government -issued ID for the app. Tea told 404 Media That it uses to confirm that new signups are really women.
The time of violation is the app on the app to increase the popularity of the app. According to Business InternalTea hit the top of the Apple App Store this week. The app was first launched in 2023.