Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Twitter
Vivo
Chitra Ramkrishna
Stock Market
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / Business News / Apple's internal memo warning employees against leaks gets leaked
Business

Apple's internal memo warning employees against leaks gets leaked

Apple's internal memo warning employees against leaks gets leaked
Written by Bhavika Bhuwalka
Apr 16, 2018, 09:06 pm 2 min read
Apple's internal memo warning employees against leaks gets leaked

To put a stop on product leaks, Apple has released an internal memo warning its employees against leaking information on confidential future developments. Apple appealed that leaks can negatively impact the sales of an already live product, give rival companies a head start, and lead to fewer sales of the leaked, new product. Ironically enough, the internal memo has been leaked to Bloomberg.

Consequences
Apple cautions its workforce: Leakers can go to jail

According to the memo, Apple found 29 leakers in the company last year, of which 12 were arrested. While some leakers faced jail time, others incurred massive fines for network intrusion and theft of trade secrets, both of which are federal crimes. "These people not only lose their jobs, they can face extreme difficulty finding employment elsewhere," the memo stated.

Quote
Employees turn leakers when they are approached by the press

"People who leak- whether they're Apple employees, contractors, or suppliers- do get caught and they're getting caught faster than ever. A scoop about an unreleased Apple product can generate massive traffic for a publication. But the Apple employee who leaks has everything to lose."

Bad Luck
Apple's latest iPhone X, iOS 11 were leaked last year

Despite being extremely secretive about its upcoming products, Apple has an unfortunate history of leaks. Various iPhone models have previously surfaced before their formal launch, with the latest iPhone X suffering a major leak ahead of its September 2017 launch. The memo also states that in addition to the iPhone X, "an employee had leaked the link to the gold master of iOS 11."

Quote
The iPhone X leaker was caught and fired

"Within days, the leaker was identified through an internal investigation and fired. Global Security's digital forensics also helped catch several employees who were feeding confidential details about new products including iPhone X, iPad Pro and AirPods to a blogger at 9to5Mac."

Background
This is not Apple's first effort to stop leaks

In 2012, Apple CEO Tim Cook pledged to "double down" on secrecy to protect information on unannounced company offerings. In 2017, Apple employees were part of a confidential meeting that aimed at stopping leaks. Since then, unreleased products including an Apple TV video-streaming box, an Apple Watch with LTE, an augmented reality (AR) headset, new iPad models, and new AirPods headphones have been leaked.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Bhavika Bhuwalka
Bhavika Bhuwalka
Mail
Latest
Apple
Tim Cook
Apple Watch
iPhone X
Apple TV
Related
Latest
SKODA OCTAVIA RS iV will arrive in India by mid-2023
SKODA OCTAVIA RS iV will arrive in India by mid-2023 Auto
5 soybean recipes you will love
5 soybean recipes you will love Lifestyle
Real Madrid win UEFA Champions League 2021-22 final: Records broken
Real Madrid win UEFA Champions League 2021-22 final: Records broken Sports
Suzuki Vision Gran Turismo revealed with Hayabusa engine, all-wheel-drive
Suzuki Vision Gran Turismo revealed with Hayabusa engine, all-wheel-drive Auto
Champions League final: 0-0 between Liverpool and Real at half-time
Champions League final: 0-0 between Liverpool and Real at half-time Sports
Apple
Apple releases new updates for iPhones, iPads: Details here
Apple releases new updates for iPhones, iPads: Details here Technology
Saudi Aramco dethrones Apple to become world's most valuable company
Saudi Aramco dethrones Apple to become world's most valuable company Business
Apple discontinues iPod after 21 years: Tracing the magical journey
Apple discontinues iPod after 21 years: Tracing the magical journey Technology
New leak reveals everything about Apple iPhone 14 Max
New leak reveals everything about Apple iPhone 14 Max Technology
Another setback for Will Smith; Apple reportedly delays his 'Emancipation'
Another setback for Will Smith; Apple reportedly delays his 'Emancipation' Entertainment
More News
Tim Cook
'Don't say gay' bill deeply concerning: Apple CEO Tim Cook
'Don't say gay' bill deeply concerning: Apple CEO Tim Cook Business
What to expect from Apple's 'Unleashed' event on October 18?
What to expect from Apple's 'Unleashed' event on October 18? Technology
Apple seeks stay on injunction issued in lawsuit against Epic
Apple seeks stay on injunction issued in lawsuit against Epic Technology
Apple's recent workplace mutiny may have changed its culture forever
Apple's recent workplace mutiny may have changed its culture forever Business
Epic v/s Apple: Cook asked why gamers paying for bankers
Epic v/s Apple: Cook asked why gamers paying for bankers Business
More News
Apple Watch
Everything we expect Apple to unveil at the September event
Everything we expect Apple to unveil at the September event Technology
Apple unveils watchOS 8 public beta replete with new features
Apple unveils watchOS 8 public beta replete with new features Technology
Apple Watch Series 7 to feature faster processor, improved screen
Apple Watch Series 7 to feature faster processor, improved screen Technology
Apple announces accessibility-related software feature updates across its product range
Apple announces accessibility-related software feature updates across its product range Technology
This is how Apple Watch Series 7 will look like
This is how Apple Watch Series 7 will look like Technology
More News
iPhone X
World's only iPhone with USB Type-C port sold for $86,000
World's only iPhone with USB Type-C port sold for $86,000 Technology
iPhone SE Plus' design and specifications leaked
iPhone SE Plus' design and specifications leaked Technology
#DealOfTheDay: iPhone Xr is available with Rs. 8,900 discount
#DealOfTheDay: iPhone Xr is available with Rs. 8,900 discount Business
Flipkart Big Billion Days: Top-deals on Apple and Samsung smartphones
Flipkart Big Billion Days: Top-deals on Apple and Samsung smartphones Business
Apple's iPhone 11, Xr, SE (2020) have become remarkably cheaper
Apple's iPhone 11, Xr, SE (2020) have become remarkably cheaper Technology
More News
Apple TV
Top 5 Hollywood films celebrating female friendships
Top 5 Hollywood films celebrating female friendships Entertainment
Apple working on HomePod with Apple TV functions and FaceTime
Apple working on HomePod with Apple TV functions and FaceTime Technology
'Foundation' trailer: Welcome to Isaac Asimov's grandesque sci-fi world
'Foundation' trailer: Welcome to Isaac Asimov's grandesque sci-fi world Entertainment
'Foundation' trailer looks promising, gives major 'Star Wars' vibes
'Foundation' trailer looks promising, gives major 'Star Wars' vibes Entertainment
Apple TV app available on devices running Android TV OS
Apple TV app available on devices running Android TV OS Technology
More News
Related
Apple iPhone 13's trial production begins in India
Apple iPhone 13's trial production begins in India Technology
Apple iPhone, MacBook users beware! Government warns of new vulnerability
Apple iPhone, MacBook users beware! Government warns of new vulnerability Technology
This is how iPhone 14 Pro Max will look like
This is how iPhone 14 Pro Max will look like Technology
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love Business news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

Business Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022