Tea Dating App Faces Data Breach and Privacy Scandal
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The Tea app, a platform for anonymous dating and background checks, suffered a major data leak exposing sensitive user information, including government IDs and private messages, raising concerns about privacy, safety, and the risks of digital whisper networks. The breach has led to lawsuits and highlighted the potential harms of online gossip and mob behavior, especially for women and the accused alike.
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