Apple flagged a security breach after a cyberattack on Tata Electronics, its Indian manufacturing partner. The incident exposed confidential documents about the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, including supplier lists, parts, and design files. Hackers accessed more than 200,000 files that surfaced on the dark web.

Leaked files show hundreds of 18 Pro components, from main‑board chips to battery and camera parts. The documents carry Apple watermarks and codenames, and include images of the handset in drop‑test scenarios. The photos depict a slab‑shaped, grey device with a three‑camera rear and the company logo.

Tata supplies parts and assembles iPhones in India as Apple shifts production away from China. The breach also revealed links between suppliers and specific components—a detail Apple typically keeps private. The company has tightened internal controls and hired a global forensic team to audit its defenses.

Apple is collaborating with Tata to strengthen security protocols and prevent future leaks. The incident underscores the risks of a global supply chain and could strain the partnership, especially as the company pushes deeper into diversified manufacturing. Immediate action aims to safeguard proprietary designs and maintain supply reliability.