Addressing the incident, a company spokesperson told BleepingComputer, “A few weeks ago, Tata Electronics identified a cybersecurity incident on some of our systems,” adding, “Our response protocols were deployed immediately, and the incident has had no impact on our operations across businesses, which remain unaffected.”
Tata Electronics, a subsidiary of the Tata Group, specializes in semiconductor production and electronic component manufacturing. Established in 2020, the company has rapidly expanded its footprint in India’s technology manufacturing sector and is currently involved in the production and assembly of Apple iPhones and related components.
While the company has not identified the threat actor behind the attack, its statement follows claims made by the World Leaks cybercrime group, which allegedly published data stolen from Tata Electronics.
According to reports, the leaked material includes folders and documents that purportedly contain manufacturing-related information linked to Apple products. The exposed files are said to feature internal component schematics, printed circuit board (PCB) designs, material specifications, and software development kit (SDK) files.
BleepingComputer has reportedly reached out to Apple for clarification regarding the alleged exposure of proprietary information but has not yet received a response.
World Leaks is widely believed to be the successor to the Hunters International ransomware operation, which ceased activities in July 2025. Unlike its predecessor, which encrypted victims’ systems, World Leaks focuses solely on data theft and extortion, threatening to release stolen information publicly unless demands are met.
The group has previously been linked to attacks on several major organizations. Among its notable victims are Dell, which confirmed a cybersecurity breach in July 2025, and Nike, which initiated an investigation after cybercriminals claimed to have stolen 1.4 terabytes of company data in January 2026.
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