Overview

• Hackers first accessed an outdated storage link on July 25, exposing approximately 72,000 images including 13,000 verification selfies and photo IDs from accounts created before February 2024.
• A second breach discovered on July 28 leaked about 1.1 million private messages, many covering sensitive topics such as cheating partners, abortions and exchanged phone numbers.
• Stolen content was shared on hacking forums like 4Chan and on the social platform X as part of an organized “hack and leak” campaign.
• Tea Dating Advice confirms that no email addresses or phone numbers were compromised and that only legacy user records were affected.
• The company has enlisted third-party cybersecurity firms, notified law enforcement and implemented additional security measures to reinforce its systems.