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One of Apple's key manufacturing partners in India has confirmed it was recently the target of a cyberattack that has resulted in confidential Apple documents being leaked on the dark web. Tata Electronics said on Monday it had detected a "cybersecurity incident," after security researchers told Reuters that ransom group World Leaks had shared more than 200,000 files belonging to Apple and Tesla, both of which are customers of the Indian group. "A few weeks ago, Tata Electronics identified a cybersecurity incident on some of our systems. Our response protocols were deployed immediately, and the incident has had no impact on our operations across businesses, which remain unaffected," Tata Electronics told Reuters in a statement. Apple has not commented on the leak, but a source familiar with the matter told the outlet that Apple was investigating the breach and a "full analysis was going on." Tata is believed to have received a ransom demand related to the incident, but the group declined to comment. Many of the leaked files allegedly contain component design and specification papers. For example, one 52-page document has Apple's proprietary markings and purportedly details quality inspection standards for iPhone circuit board components. The files are also said to contain emails, event logs spanning several years, and passport copies of employees including foreign nationals. Reuters wasn't able to independently verify the documents, which have been available on the dark web – which is beyond the reach of search engines – since at least June 10, according to researchers. Tata is emerging as one of Apple's most important manufacturing partners outside China, and the breach is another setback for the group. It is also currently facing a health probe over alleged contamination of farmlands near one of its iPhone parts plants. Tag: India This article, " Confidential Apple Files Leaked on Dark Web After Supplier Cyberattack " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
One of Tata's iPhone plants in India has been the victim of a cyberattack said to have taken over 630GB of confidential data concerning both Apple and Tesla. One of Tata's two iPhone plants in India. It's not been reported which plant suffered the cyberattack - image Credit: Tata It's not clear from reporting so far whether the Tata plant in India is the same one in Hosur, Tamil Nadu that has recently come under fire for allegedly contaminating local water . What is known, according to Reuters , is that the stolen data includes 33 files and folders relating to Hosur. "A few weeks ago, Tata Electronics identified a cybersecurity incident on some of our systems," said a Tata Electronics spokesperson. "Our response protocols were deployed immediately, and the incident has had no impact on our operations across businesses, which remain unaffected." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
A class action lawsuit accusing Apple of forcing iPhone owners to use iCloud could see British users share a £3B ($4B) payout if the case is won. A consumer organization sought permission from a competition regulator to pursue the antitrust lawsuit and has now been given the go-ahead …
A class action lawsuit accusing Apple of overcharging U.K. iCloud users has been certified to go ahead, putting the £3 billion ($3.9 billion) claim on track for a trial in October 2028. According to BBC News , the Competition Appeal Tribunal cleared consumer group Which? to bring the case on behalf of an estimated 40 million U.K. iPhone and iPad owners, each of whom could receive up to £77 if the claim succeeds. Which? alleges that Apple has locked customers into iCloud since 2015 by limiting how rival cloud services work on its devices, and then charged inflated subscription prices as a result. Apple gives users 5GB of free storage and pushes them toward paid tiers once that fills up, with U.K. pricing running from 99p a month for 50GB to £54.99 a month for 12TB. The consumer group filed its claim against Apple at the tribunal on behalf of affected consumers in November 2024 . Anabel Hoult, Which?'s chief executive, said the group wanted to make clear that no company "no matter how powerful, can get away with abusing its position." She said the green light from the tribunal meant Which? was "one step closer to getting consumers the redress we believe they are owed from Apple." "This should send a strong message to any other companies using anti-competitive tactics," she added. Apple has called the claims unfounded, and argues that no customer is required to use iCloud and that alternatives exist. The company said it strongly disagrees with the tribunal's decision and plans to appeal. Eligibility covers anyone who used iCloud on a U.K. device between November 8, 2018 and June 8, 2026. Those living in the U.K. on June 8 are included automatically unless they opt out by October 8, while non-U.K. residents from that date must opt in by the same deadline. Customers who first used iCloud after June 8, 2026 are excluded. (Thanks, Alan!) Tags: iCloud , Apple Lawsuits , United Kingdom Related Forum: Apple Music, Apple Pay/Card, iCloud, Fitness+ This article, " UK iCloud Users Could Claim £77 Each as Apple Case Heads to Trial " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
