Tata electronics confirms cyber attack; Apple, Tesla data reportedly leaked

Tata Electronics on Monday confirmed that it recently detected a cybersecurity incident after researchers claimed that hacker group World Leaks had published confidential company data on the dark web.

According to Reuters, the ransomware group uploaded more than 2 lakh files linked to the company. Tata Electronics said it identified the breach a few weeks ago, immediately activated its response protocols and that its business operations remain unaffected.

A source familiar with the matter reportedly told Reuters that Apple has started investigating the breach and a detailed analysis is underway. The source also said Tata Electronics received a ransom demand related to the incident, although the company declined to comment on it. Apple also did not respond to requests for comment.

The incident is the latest challenge for Apple’s supply chain in India, where Tata Electronics has become one of its biggest manufacturing partners outside China. The company is playing a key role in India’s growing electronics manufacturing sector. Last year, Tata’s Jaguar Land Rover business was also hit by a cyberattack that disrupted production for six weeks.

Researchers who reviewed the leaked data said it includes emails, event logs and passport copies of employees, including foreign nationals. Tata Electronics also makes parts for Tesla.