Apple supplier Tata hack leaks iPhone 18 Pro design files

A ransomware attack on Tata, a key Indian supplier for Apple, resulted in the leak of roughly 200,000 internal files onto dark‑web forums. The breach, attributed to the hacking group World Leaks, includes photos of iPhone 18 Pro drop‑test prototypes, detailed schematics of the device’s motherboard, camera module and battery, as well as internal communications with chip makers TSMC and Qualcomm.

The stolen data reveals Apple’s upcoming product specifications and its supply‑chain relationships, raising concerns about the vulnerability of the company’s global manufacturing network. Tata has initiated a forensic audit and restricted access to sensitive systems, while analysts note the leak could give competitors insight into Apple’s next‑generation hardware.

Apple has not commented publicly on the incident, but the exposure of design and procurement documents underscores the risks associated with reliance on a distributed supplier base.