Selfies, 4chan, and a war of the sexes: Lessons from the hacking of Tea
Briefly

Tea is a new women's-only application launched in 2023 that focuses on dating safety by allowing users to verify whether potential partners have criminal records or use fake images. Users can also view anonymous comments from other women. Created in response to safety concerns in online dating, the app has quickly gained popularity, doubling its user base to over 4.6 million. Nevertheless, a recent hacking incident led to the leak of 13,000 user selfies, sparking concerns about privacy and security in online dating environments.
''The FBI work just got SO much easier for the girlies around the world'' reflects the excitement generated by Tea, a women's-only dating safety app.
''Tea allows users to check whether a suitor has a criminal past or uses fake photos, and also to read other women's anonymous opinions on him.''
''According to a Pew Research survey, 57% of women think that apps are not a safe way to find a partner, particularly Black women and those with lower education levels.''
''The company's popularity soared to over 4.6 million users this week, but it faced backlash after a hack leaked 13,000 user selfies.''
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