A ransomware attack on Tata Electronics, one of Apple’s largest manufacturing partners, has exposed thousands of internal files, including documents reportedly related to the unreleased iPhone 18 Pro. Reuters reviewed a selection of the leaked material, which includes information on components and Apple’s supply chain, highlighting the cybersecurity risks facing the company’s global manufacturing network.
Details:
- More than 200,000 stolen files were published on the dark web.
- The documents reportedly include supplier lists and specifications for batteries, cameras, and chips.
- The leak also contains images from internal drop tests bearing Apple watermarks.
- Tata Electronics has tightened access controls and hired a digital forensics firm to investigate the breach.
- Apple has not confirmed the authenticity of the leaked documents or their contents.
What to watch?
The investigation will determine whether the leaked files are genuine and whether Apple will introduce stricter security measures across its supplier network ahead of future product launches.
