Tata Electronics confirmed a data breach after hackers claimed to steal 630GB of data, including alleged Apple supplier and Tesla documents.
Tata Electronics, a major supplier to Apple and Tesla, has confirmed a cybersecurity breach weeks after stolen data was advertised on a hacker forum.
Tata Electronics confirmed a cyberattack affected parts of its IT infrastructure but said the incident did not disrupt operations or manufacturing.
“A few weeks ago, Tata Electronics identified a cybersecurity incident on some of our systems,” a Tata Electronics spokesperson told BleepingComputer. “Our response protocols were deployed immediately, and the incident has had no impact on our operations across businesses, which remain unaffected.”
The company did not disclose what data was compromised, whether the number of impacted customers.
The World Leaks threat group claims to possess more than 630GB of information spanning over 204,300 files. A sample reviewed by TechCrunch reportedly contained Apple supplier specifications and Tesla manufacturing documents, although the authenticity, origin, and completeness of the leaked data have not been independently verified.
Tata Electronics is an Indian electronics and semiconductor manufacturer within the Tata Group. The company produces precision components, assembles Apple products, and supplies technology for global customers, including Apple and Tesla. It is a key player in India’s strategy to expand domestic electronics and chip manufacturing.
Reuters reported that Tata Electronics notified some iPhone assembly employees about a data breach, while Apple is investigating the incident and a ransom demand was made to the company.
“Tata informed some employees at its iPhone assembly operations last week of the data breach, said a second industry source familiar with the matter.” reads the article by Reuters.”Tata currently accounts for roughly a third of Apple’s iPhone production in India, with Foxconn making up the rest.”
WorldLeaks is an extortion-focused cybercrime group that steals company data to pressure victims into paying, threatening public leaks if they refuse. The group emerged in 2025 after rebranding from Hunters International, a ransomware gang active since 2023. Following increased law-enforcement pressure, it abandoned file encryption and shifted entirely to data theft and extortion, claiming hundreds of victims to date.
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