A few weeks ago, reports emerged that the Tata group in India had been the victim of a cyberattack with more than 200,000 files believed to have been stolen. It became a serious issue after hackers leaked documents containing information on iPhone 18 Pro components and suppliers to a dark web site according to a Reuters report.
The World Leaks hacking group leaked the iPhone 18 circuit schematic, a complete list of components and component suppliers such as TSMC and Qualcomm. Also revealed were the battery and camera components used. This information is confidential because it reveals who Apple gets their supplies from.
In addition, several official photos of the iPhone 18 Pro and drop tests conducted by Tata can also be seen. Tata became an iPhone manufacturing partner in India under the Made in India program that wants to reduce the price of the device. At the same time, it allows Apple to no longer concentrate production in China.
The year Apple flew devices from India for the US market to avoid being subject to excessive Trump tariffs. Apple and Tata have not yet issued an official statement on the cyberattack or the authenticity of the leaked documents.
This is the second serious cyberattack involving the Tata group. Last year, production of Jaguar Land Rover vehicles at Tata's UK plant was disrupted for weeks after a ransomware attack. The hackers are believed to be from Russia, causing losses of £1.9 billion (~RM 10.2 billion).
