Apple Sues Former Employee for Leaking Confidential Project Details

The tech giant alleges Andrew Aude used his work iPhone to share sensitive information with journalists, leading to his firing and a lawsuit seeking damages.

Apple has filed a lawsuit against former employee Andrew Aude for leaking sensitive information about various projects, including the Journal app and Vision Pro.
Aude used his company-issued iPhone to communicate with journalists, sharing over 1,400 messages with a WSJ journalist and over 10,000 messages with a reporter from The Information.
The leaks were discovered in late 2023, and Aude was fired in December 2023 after attempting to delete evidence during an interview.
Apple's lawsuit seeks a jury trial, damages, and an order preventing Aude from disclosing any more confidential information.
This is not the first time Apple has sued a former employee for leaking confidential information, highlighting the company's efforts to protect its proprietary and sensitive data.