A popular dating app called Noa, which aimed to make dating safer for women, has been exposed after a series of data breaches. The app, also known as Tea Dating Advice, claimed to provide users with reviews and warnings about potential partners. However, hackers gained access to over 2 million user records, including verification photos and government IDs.
The breaches led to the sharing of sensitive information on social media platforms, with users’ images and personal conversations being posted online. The company behind Noa has taken steps to address the issue, including taking its direct-messaging system offline and offering free identity-protection services to affected users.
Despite the app’s flaws, including unconfirmed allegations of predatory behavior, the data breaches have validated women’s concerns about using a dating app like Noa. As it turns out, the app was so popular that hackers were able to exploit its weaknesses, highlighting the need for better security measures in online dating platforms.
Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2025/07/tea-app-dating-data-breach-misogyny/683712