Key Takeaways Two major breaches exposed sensitive data — Tea app leaked thousands of selfies, government IDs, and over 1.1 million private messages , including names, contact details, and deeply personal conversations. — Tea app leaked thousands of selfies, government IDs, and over , including names, contact details, and deeply personal conversations. That’s exactly what happened to users of Tea (officially Tea Dating Advice): a women-only “dating safety” app designed to help women share information about men in their area. What Got Leaked, and Why It’s So SeriousThe first Tea breach drew a lot of negative attention. Conclusion: The Age of Digital Self-DefenseThe Tea app wasn’t breached because hackers outsmarted a system.