4Chan – Hackers Leak 13,000 User Photos and IDs from Tea App on 4Chan – Women’s Safe Space Compromised

Tea App Data Breach Exposes Women’s Private Data on 4Chan

In a shocking cybersecurity incident, hackers have breached the Tea app, a platform designed as a safe space for women to discuss men, leaking 13,000 verification photos and government IDs online. The breach, first reported by 404 Media, has led to the exposure of 72,000 images, with stolen data being shared on 4Chan and X (formerly Twitter).

The Tea app, which recently surged in popularity as the top free app on the Apple App Store, allows women to upload photos of men, leave reviews, and share safety warnings. The app requires users to submit selfies and IDs for verification, promising anonymity—a feature now compromised by the hack.

How Did the Tea App Hack Happen?

According to a Tea spokesperson, the hackers accessed a database from over two years ago, originally stored for law enforcement compliance related to cyberbullying prevention. The company has since hired third-party cybersecurity experts to secure its systems.

“Protecting our users’ privacy and data is our highest priority. Tea is taking every necessary step to ensure the security of our platform and prevent further exposure,” the spokesperson said.

However, the damage was already done. A 4Chan user posted a link Friday morning allowing people to download the stolen database, leading to a flood of victims’ photos and IDs being shared across the platform.

4Chan’s Role in the Tea App Leak

The hack appears to be part of a coordinated attack by online trolls. On Thursday evening, a thread on 4Chan called for a “hack and leak” campaign against the Tea app, with users expressing anger over the platform’s purpose.

By Friday, alleged victims’ identification photos were circulating on 4Chan and X, raising serious privacy concerns. NBC News has not verified the authenticity of the leaked images, but the breach has sparked fears of doxxing and cyberbullying.

Google Maps Tracking Tea Users?

Adding to the chaos, a Google Maps link was shared, purportedly showing locations of Tea users affected by the hack. While no names or addresses were included, the coordinates alone have heightened concerns over user safety and privacy.

Tea App’s Rise and Controversy

The Tea app, created by Sean Cook, was inspired by his mother’s “terrifying experience with online dating.” The app allows women to:

• Run background checks on men
• Search for criminal histories
• Reverse-search photos to prevent catfishing

The company also claims to donate 10% of profits to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, a claim verified by NBC News.

Despite its mission, the app has faced backlash from men who fear false accusations or doxxing. Some have even proposed creating a men-only version of Tea, such as “Teaborn”—an app that was removed from the App Store after its creator called out users for posting revenge porn.

User Reactions and Fallout

Following the breach, many users took to Tea’s Instagram page to express concerns:

• Some remain on the waitlist, unaware if their data was compromised
• Others are demanding answers about security measures
• Several are considering leaving the app due to privacy risks

Despite the hack, Tea’s signups have reportedly surpassed 2 million, showing continued interest—but the breach has undeniably shaken trust in the platform.

Conclusion: Will Tea Recover from the 4Chan Leak?

The Tea app hack highlights the dangers of online platforms storing sensitive data, especially those targeting vulnerable groups. With 4Chan users actively spreading stolen images, the situation underscores the risks of cyber warfare against women’s safe spaces.

As Tea works to rebuild security, the incident serves as a warning for other apps handling personal data—privacy breaches can happen overnight, and once data hits 4Chan, containment becomes nearly impossible.

For now, affected users are left wondering: Was their data leaked? And what happens next?