You guys — this isn't just another leak roundup; we have a massive Tata Electronics data breach that has dumped over 200,000 files onto the dark web, and some of them are genuinely alarming for Apple's supply chain security. The ransomware group World Leaks is the one posting the documents on Tor sites, including what looks like actual drop-test footage for the iPhone 18 Pro — yeah, video not just photos. There are also at least six files detailing hundreds of components with their supplier names listed and purported board layouts for both the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max models, plus even data sheets for the rumored A20 Pro chip.
But here's the part that should have everyone talking — Reuters reports those leaked documents include what appears to be a memo about Apple seeking permission from Beijing to buy memory chips from a blacklisted Chinese supplier. That is not a trivial detail; it touches on serious trade compliance issues and could paint a real political target, which makes this breach far more damaging than just stolen IP. Additionally, an X account impersonating EvLeaks was caught sharing the drop-test clip before getting nuked for fraud — showing that the leak went viral enough to drive bad actors to fake official personas. Tata confirmed the data breach occurred last week and is working through it; Apple hasn't commented publicly but has expressed concern internally over the documents being circulated, which says everything and nothing at once.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/959229/iphone-18-pro-leak-apple-dark-web
But here's the part that should have everyone talking — Reuters reports those leaked documents include what appears to be a memo about Apple seeking permission from Beijing to buy memory chips from a blacklisted Chinese supplier. That is not a trivial detail; it touches on serious trade compliance issues and could paint a real political target, which makes this breach far more damaging than just stolen IP. Additionally, an X account impersonating EvLeaks was caught sharing the drop-test clip before getting nuked for fraud — showing that the leak went viral enough to drive bad actors to fake official personas. Tata confirmed the data breach occurred last week and is working through it; Apple hasn't commented publicly but has expressed concern internally over the documents being circulated, which says everything and nothing at once.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/959229/iphone-18-pro-leak-apple-dark-web