India's Tata Electronics hit by cyber breach claiming to expose Apple, Tesla trade secrets
Still, according to Indian cybersecurity researcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia, who reviewed the files, “they also contain emails, event logs spanning several…
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A review of a sample of the files by TechCrunch found what appear to be Apple supplier specifications and Tesla manufacturing documents. The breach comes as Tata Group assumes a growing role in global technology supply chains. "A few weeks ago, Tata Electronics identified a cybersecurity incident on some of our systems.
Furthermore, Tata Electronics, a major tech supplier to Apple and Tesla, confirms data breach. The World Leaks website says the Tata Electronics data comprises more than 200,000 files totalling over 630 gigabytes. There were also 33 files and folders for search term "Hosur" - the location of Tata's main iPhone assembly plant in Tamil Nadu state.
In addition, Among the files was a 52-page document bearing Apple's proprietary markings purportedly detailing quality inspection standards for iPhone circuit board components. Founded in 2020, Tata Electronics has emerged as a key player in India’s push to expand electronics manufacturing and semiconductor production.
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A review of a sample of the files by TechCrunch found what appear to be Apple supplier specifications and Tesla manufacturing documents.
according to Free Malaysia Today +1The breach comes as Tata Group assumes a growing role in global technology supply chains.
according to Free Malaysia Today +1"A few weeks ago, Tata Electronics identified a cybersecurity incident on some of our systems.
according to Tech in Asia +1Tata Electronics, a major tech supplier to Apple and Tesla, confirms data breach.
according to 9to5Mac +1The World Leaks website says the Tata Electronics data comprises more than 200,000 files totalling over 630 gigabytes.
according to 9to5Mac +2There were also 33 files and folders for search term "Hosur" - the location of Tata's main iPhone assembly plant in Tamil Nadu state.
according to CNBC — World News +2Among the files was a 52-page document bearing Apple's proprietary markings purportedly detailing quality inspection standards for iPhone circuit board components.
according to CNBC — World News +2Founded in 2020, Tata Electronics has emerged as a key player in India’s push to expand electronics manufacturing and semiconductor production.
according to TechCrunchThe company entered iPhone manufacturing in 2023 through the acquisition of the India operations of Taiwanese contract manufacturer Wistron, a longtime Apple supplier.
according to TechCrunchThe entrance to the Tata Electronics components factory for Apple's iPhone in southern India, Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India, June 15, 2026.
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