Highlights
Tata Electronics says it identified ‘cybersecurity incident’
Apple is investigating the matter, source says
One purported Tesla document is on revamped Model 3 part
Incident latest challenge for Apple supply chain in India
Tata Electronics hit by ransomware attack claiming to expose Apple, Tesla trade secrets
Tata Electronics said on Monday it had detected a recent “cybersecurity incident”, after researchers said World Leaks posted purported component design and specification papers of Apple and Tesla, both customers of the Indian group.
TL;DRAI
World Leaks ransomware breached Tata Electronics, Apple and Tesla supplier, stealing 200,000+ files including iPhone and Model 3 designs. Tata supplies a third of India iPhones; breach signals supply chain concentration risk for offshore manufacturing strategy.
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