Over one terabyte of confidential information from Apple was stolen during a major cyberattack on Luxshare, the company's supplier in China. The breach, which came to light on December 15, 2025, involved the attackers threatening to release the data unless Luxshare engaged in negotiations. The specific details of the attack have only recently been clarified.
The leaked data encompasses critical files, including detailed product designs and manufacturing documents for multiple clients such as Nvidia, LG, and Tesla. Researchers from Cybernews verified that the leaked samples appear to contain authentic internal documents from Luxshare related to Apple projects, highlighting procedures and workflows vital for the partnership.
These materials, some dated between 2019 and 2025, may involve unreleased products. The attackers also alleged that the stolen information includes sensitive project documentation protected by non-disclosure agreements, raising concerns about potential privacy violations.