New Delhi, July 26 -- A massive data breach has rocked the Tea app - a fast-growing platform marketed as a safe, anonymous space for women to share experiences about men - after tens of thousands of private images, including selfies and government IDs, were leaked online in a targeted cyberattack. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and renewed scrutiny over how digital platforms protect sensitive user data.

The Tea app, which recently surged to the top of the Apple App Store as a safe digital space for women to discuss men, has been hacked - exposing tens of thousands of private photos including government-issued IDs and selfies.

A spokesperson for Tea confirmed the cyberattack on Friday afternoon, stating that approximately 72...