Apple’s mission to stop smuggled iPhone parts is like a movieFactory workers tried to dig a tunnel to smuggle iPhone parts.
Apple goes to great lengths to prevent iPhone parts from being smuggled out of the factory and leaked for everyone to see. You may think this is just standard security, but in reality, it plays out more like a movie with factory workers going as far as trying to dig a tunnel to smuggle parts out.
A new report from The Information details the measures Apple has taken to prevent smuggled iPhone parts and the crazy plans it has thwarted. Apple's focus on preventing smuggled parts began when photos of the iPhone 5c leaked in 2013. After the fact, Apple formed a team of over 30 people for "New Product Security" task force.
Eventually Apple turned to former U.S. military and intelligence agents to take up the responsibility and in the process, stopping some pretty daring smuggling attempts.
Factory workers have tried to smuggled parts using tissue boxes, crawl spaces, shoes, belt buckles, bras and more. But by far, the most...
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Apple’s mission to stop smuggled iPhone parts is like a movie
