Major leak at Apple: iPhone 18 Pro secrets exposed by hackers

Apple is reportedly grappling with a significant data breach originating from its manufacturing partner, Tata Electronics, in India. Hackers associated with the group 'World Leaks' claim to have exfiltrated over 630 gigabytes of confidential data, including sensitive information about the unreleased iPhone 18 Pro.

The leaked files allegedly contain detailed schematics of internal components, lists of suppliers, and even test images of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. These documents, marked with Apple's confidential watermarks and internal codenames, reveal the architecture of motherboards, chipsets, camera modules, and battery structures. The breach also reportedly includes employee data and technical drawings.

Tata Electronics confirmed a system breach but stated that business continuity was not threatened. However, the company has implemented stricter security measures and is conducting an investigation with a global consulting firm. Apple has officially expressed concern and is also investigating the incident.

Beyond the security implications, market analysts are warning of potential price hikes for the upcoming iPhone 18 series. While Apple has remained silent on the matter, initial estimates suggested a $100 price increase for Pro models, with newer forecasts indicating a potential jump of up to $200. The starting price for the iPhone 18 Pro could reportedly reach $1399.