A cyberattack on Tata Electronics has led to the leak of over 200,000 files revealing detailed information about Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max supply chain, according to inc42.com. The stolen data includes supplier lists, component details, and internal photographs of the devices undergoing drop tests, all marked with Apple’s “Confidential” watermark.
The ransomware group World Leaks published the files on the dark web, exposing supplier mapping documents that link hundreds of components such as chips, battery parts, and camera modules to specific vendors. The leaked material also contains internal codenames and images from drop tests conducted at Tata Electronics earlier this year. Apple has maintained strict confidentiality around its supplier network and manufacturing processes.
This breach arrives as Apple is intensifying its manufacturing presence in India, a strategic move to diversify its supply chain. The exposure of sensitive supplier information could impact Apple’s competitive advantage and supply chain security. The incident highlights the risks technology companies face amid increasing cyber threats targeting contract manufacturers.
Apple has not yet commented on the breach, and inc42.com reports that the story will be updated upon receiving a response. The leak underscores the vulnerability of supply chain data in the tech sector and raises concerns about the protection of confidential manufacturing information.