A major scandal has erupted in the world of tech manufacturing. Tata Electronics, a key partner of Apple specializing in electronics assembly, has suffered a massive cyberattack. The hacker group World Leaks has claimed to have stolen and subsequently leaked more than 200,000 secret files into the public domain.

What exactly was stolen?

Despite attempts by Tata Electronics representatives to minimize the damage, claiming that internal security protocols worked instantly and operational activities were unaffected, independent researchers have found otherwise. A huge array of documentation containing technical secrets and personal data was discovered on the dark web.

The leaked data, access to which appeared on June 10, 2026, includes:

  • 33 folders with information about the factory in Hosur (Tamil Nadu state).
  • Files with names like "com.apple.factorydata", containing detailed material specifications.
  • A 52-page quality control regulation for iPhone printed circuit boards.
  • Copies of factory employees' passports.
  • System logs from several years of the enterprise's operation.

Leak beyond Apple

Particularly alarming was the appearance in the database of documents not related to Apple. Materials belonging to the automotive company Tesla were released into the public domain. This confirms the scale of the incident, which goes beyond a single brand.

Official Apple representatives are currently refraining from public comments. However, anonymous sources within the company confirm that a "full and deep analysis of the scale of the leak" is currently underway.

Hacker methods and history of attacks

The World Leaks group, which took responsibility for the hack, is known for its aggressive methods of financial blackmail. In January 2026, the clothing brand Nike became their victim. Although Tata management refuses to comment on the ransom issue, the nature of the incident clearly points to the use of ransomware.

This hack is a continuation of the dangerous trend of cyberattacks on the overseas production facilities of American giants. In May 2026, a similar attack targeted the Foxconn factory — another key assembler of Apple technology. At that time, the factory initially denied the leak, but journalists subsequently obtained irrefutable evidence of the documentation dump, revealing serious gaps in the cybersecurity of global supply chains.