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Unreleased MacBook Schematics Stolen in $50 Million Ransomware Attack on Apple Supplier
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So far this only shows what we already know from leaks...so much for ransom attack
I had thought Tim Apple said something along the lines of 'doubling down' on secrecy? Though, I suppose 2 × 0 is still zero.
I’ll be checking Apple’s job posting to see if they’re looking for people with some “very particular set of skills.”
Well, seeing how these three ports are collectively wider than the two there usually were on the other side, maybe they could have a MagSafe 2/3 port, three Thunderbolt 3/USB-4 on the other side and a 3.5 mm headphone jack? It does look like there's only two TB3s, so I'm guessing that these are still using an M1 or M1X chip with two Thunderbolt 3/USB-4 controllers on the left-hand side ports, and a USB-C 3 controller on the single right-hand side port, much like you have 2+2 on the new mid- and top-tier M1 iMacs.
Also, judging by the keyboard size and the speaker grilles, this seems to be the upcoming 14'' model, which would still be an upgrade over the 2-port M1 13'' models and the old Intel ones (the latter not on practicality as far as total number of universal Thunderbolt 3/USB-4 ports is concerned, but still equal in terms of speed – old Intel models have their four TB ports shared over a pair of TB buses, whereas the M1s have two separate buses, meaning that all other things, including GPU power, being equal, you should be able to plug in the same number of devices by using dongles and/or splitters – and better by offering more I/O).
I am assuming that an upcoming 16'' model will likely use the M1X or M2 chip and feature all these added/reborn ports, plus three, four or even more TB ports with independent buses, in a true update over the last Intel machines. Remember, Apple now creates their own destiny, and all these machines they've been putting out are aimed squarely at consumers; it's like they're not even trying very hard. Once we get to the “Pro” tier, hopefully they'll go straight for Intel and AMD's jugular and really make them actually Pro, and not just “anodised Space Gray aluminium-Pro”.
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We traced the call. It's coming from INSIDE THE BUILDING.
Get out while you can!
I couldn't resist....
Apple should "leak" a dozen or more designs with all kinds of configurations, so many that it should be impossible to know which are the real planned ones.......
I don’t think Apple will cave. It would just invite future attempts by even more and more hackers.
I think it was an interesting choice. I wasn't expecting it, and I don't mind them. I'll reserve judgement until I see one in person. I think it's kind of cool. A real throwback to the colored plastic ones, and everything the iMac USED to be; a fun computer.
Apple has got to very angry at Quanta right now... we'll see how long this business relationship continues.
Don’t pay 💩
When you encourage crooks they double down on criming.
Just trick them into revealing their location and send John Wick.
If there’s a whole gang then send a gang of John Wicks.
When you encourage crooks they double down on criming.
Just trick them into revealing their location and send John Wick.
If there’s a whole gang then send a gang of John Wicks.
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"They've asked Apple to pay their ransom by May 1, as was first reported by Bleeping Computer. Until then, the hackers will continue to post new files every day, REvil said on its blog."
Reading is fundamental.
If it was software that might be one thing - but leaking stuff like this? Apple will just release their hardware when it's ready and that will be that.
I suppose this time Apple will be glad there have been so many leaks about the upcoming MacBook: nothing more can be leaked so why pay? 😉
It feels like we’re going back to the early 2000s era designs. White fronts and colors for consumers. Probably space gray for pro
So, what's the latest news on the REvil hack/blackmail?
Are REvil still active or have they been caught (does anyone have a link to the mentioned blog)?
I haven't seen any new images since the release of the first couple of MacBook Pro and iMac schematics...