India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is investigating a data breach at Tata Electronics, which leaked sensitive documents related to Apple's unreleased iPhone 18 Pro.

The breach, attributed to a ransomware group, exposed component lists, supplier details, and prototype images of the iPhone 18 Pro models on the dark web.S.Krishnan, the IT secretary, confirmed the incident was reported to India's Computer Emergency Response Team.The leak threatens Apple's global supply chain, as the information includes supplier data not publicly disclosed by the company.Tata has engaged a global consultant for a forensic audit, following the leak of documents from Tesla, Qualcomm, and TSMC.

The breach highlights vulnerabilities in corporate cybersecurity and raises concerns about the security of intellectual property in the tech industry.Apple is set to release the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in September, and the leaked data could impact its market strategy and supplier relationships.The incident underscores the risks of data breaches in the highly competitive smartphone manufacturing sector.