Tea Dating Advice app experienced a data breach exposing 72,000 images, including 13,000 user verification selfies and 59,000 publicly viewable images from users registered before February 2024. Experts warn about the risks of sharing selfies for verification, as they can be used for identity theft and other malicious purposes. Security professionals recommend users freeze their credit, utilize data removal tools, and enhance online privacy measures. The breach highlights broader concerns regarding data security in online dating and the potential misuse of biometric information.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.