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India’s Tata Group suffered a hacker attack earlier. Its subsidiary, Tata Electronics, assembles products for Apple, so it held various internal secrets from Apple and its component suppliers. The stolen data originated from Tata Electronics. Because the company did not pay the ransom, the hackers have begun publicly releasing internal confidential documents from Apple and its suppliers on the dark web.
Some iPhone 18 Series Confidential Files Leaked
A report carried by Reuters states that the hackers stole information about the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max from Tata Electronics. The haul includes supplier lists, parts inventories, and device images. The leak also contains detailed documents on component design and specifications. Moreover, some of the exposed data covers emails, event logs, confidential files from TSMC and Qualcomm, and information about older iPhone models.
At least six files reveal details of hundreds of iPhone 18 Pro components, including chips on the main circuit board, the battery, and camera modules. The leaked files carry Apple’s “Confidential” watermark, the internal code name for the iPhone 18 Pro, and images from Apple’s drop tests. One file even contains an image of a slab-shaped grey phone fitted with three rear cameras and the Apple logo. Rumor holds that the iPhone 18 Pro closely resembles the iPhone 17 Pro in design. Therefore, this image may well show the iPhone 18 Pro.
Apple Voices Concern Over Tata’s Data Leak
Reuters reports that Apple has expressed concern about the Tata Electronics data leak, though the company offered no further response. According to Reuters, the breach could anger Apple and endanger its relationship with the Tata Group. Apple has always demanded extremely high standards of data confidentiality. When a supplier suffers such a leak, Apple usually imposes long-term measures to strengthen security. If the supplier cannot meet those requirements, Apple may drop it.
For now, the Tata Group has restricted internal staff access to sensitive systems and hired a consulting firm for a forensic audit. However, it remains unclear how the hackers infiltrated Tata Electronics. The company still appears unwilling to pay the ransom. Consequently, the hackers may continue to release more sensitive data stolen from Tata Electronics.
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