Apple Probes iPhone 18 Pro Leak After 200,000 Tata Files Hit Dark Web
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Updated · MacRumors · Jun 29
Apple Probes iPhone 18 Pro Leak After 200,000 Tata Files Hit Dark Web
3 articles · Updated · MacRumors · Jun 29
Summary
Apple is investigating a cyberattack at Tata Electronics after confidential iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max documents surfaced on the dark web, and is working with the supplier on longer-term security fixes.
At least six leaked files show hundreds of components — including main-board chips, battery and camera parts — plus confidential watermarks, internal codenames and drop-test images of the upcoming phones.
Tata disclosed the incident last week after World Leaks shared more than 200,000 files; the company has since restricted access to sensitive systems and hired a global consultant for a forensic audit.
The breach exposes supplier-to-part links Apple does not publicly share and could strain ties with Tata, which assembles some iPhones in India as Apple shifts manufacturing away from China.