Tata Electronics, which makes iPhone parts for Apple, has further strengthened its security system after the recent data leak case. According to Reuters reports, after some confidential documents of the company were leaked on the dark web, many major changes have been made. According to reports, Tata Electronics has appointed an international cyber security expert company to investigate its system. Along with this, information about this incident has also been given to the Government of India and its major customers. At present the company is investigating the entire matter.
More than 2 lakh files uploaded
Reports have claimed that a ransomware group named World Leaks has uploaded more than 2 lakh files on the dark web. in these files Apple And alleged design documents related to Tesla are also said to be included. However, the authenticity of these documents could not be independently verified. Tata Electronics has only said that the company has detected a cyber security incident, but it has not had any impact on production or day-to-day operations.
rules and strict
During the investigation it also came to light that the leaked data included TSMC and Qualcomm Some alleged documents related to big companies are also present. Both these companies produce many important parts used in iPhone. As soon as the data leak was discovered, Tata Electronics has made the security rules more stringent in all its offices and factories. Earlier many employees could access some important company systems from home, but now only selected employees are being given access to such systems remotely. Access to procurement-related systems and other sensitive tools has also been limited.
Tata Electronics started
According to the report, Apple’s security team is also working with Tata Electronics in this matter so that such incidents can be prevented in future. Tata Electronics was started in the year 2020. The company works in the semiconductor and electronics sector and is today counted among the most important Indian suppliers of Apple. Apple is rapidly increasing iPhone production in India to reduce its dependence on China and Tata is an important part of this plan.
According to market research company Counterpoint, about 26% of the world’s iPhones are expected to be made in India by 2026. Four years ago this figure was only 6%. In such a situation, this data leak case related to Tata Electronics is being considered a big challenge for Apple and its supply chain.
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