Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) closely guarded supply chain for its upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models has reportedly been exposed after hackers allegedly leaked confidential documents and internal test images stolen from key manufacturing partner Tata Electronics.
Report Says Leaked Files Reveal iPhone 18 Pro Supplier Network According to a Reuters report, ransomware group World Leaks allegedly posted sensitive files on the dark web following a cyberattack on Tata Electronics, one of Apple's largest manufacturing partners in India.
The leaked documents reportedly include detailed component maps identifying suppliers for hundreds of parts used in the unreleased iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, including battery, camera and logic board components.
As per the report, the files also reveal where Apple sources parts from multiple suppliers and where it relies on only a handful of companies, potentially exposing supply chain vulnerabilities and the tech giant's negotiating leverage.
Apple and Tata Electronics did not immediately respond to Benzinga’s request for comments.
