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Apple's complaint states that one engineer left with a MacBook full of trade secrets without returning it, and due to an access control loophole, was still able to access Apple's internal network after leaving the company.
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60%
Confidence
Medium-term (~90 days)
Relevance
7/17/2026
First Seen
Valid until: 10/15/2026(expired)
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