Overview

• Hackers exploited unencrypted storage on open servers and misconfigured folders to access private user data on July 25.
• The breach, limited to accounts registered before February 2024, exposed around 72,000 photos and 13,000 identity document scans.
• Tea Dating Advice says no email addresses, phone numbers or passwords were compromised in the attack.
• The company has patched the vulnerabilities, implemented additional security measures, and enlisted external experts for further security audits.
• Despite the fixes, thousands of leaked images continue circulating online, fueling concerns over identity theft and reputational harm.