Apr 22, 2021 10:45:00

Does the new model information of MacBook leaked by ransomware attack reveal the addition of HDMI port and SD card slot?

In a case where Apple and its suppliers were

threatened with a ransomware attack and 'if you do not pay the ransom, you will disperse unpublished information' , Apple will eliminate 'Touch Bar' from MacBook in the future from the leaked schematic On the other hand, it has been pointed out that we plan to increase the number of ports.

Stolen MacBook Pro Schematics Confirm Apple's Plans to Add More Ports and Remove Touch Bar --MacRumors
https://www.macrumors.com/2021/04/21/macbook-pro-stolen-schematics-ports/

[Update: Image] Apple ransomware leak corroborates 2021 MacBook Pro ports: HDMI, MagSafe, SD card slot --9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2021/04/21/apple-ransomware-leak-new-macbook-pro/

The source of the information seems to be Quanta Computer, a Taiwanese PC maker that has connections with IT companies such as HP and Facebook in addition to Apple. Quanta Computer has not disclosed whether it has leaked information, but admits that it was hit by a ransomware attack.

According to news sites MacRumors and 9to5Mac that checked the leaked information published on the dark web, the technical specifications of the 14-inch MacBook Pro codenamed 'J314' and the 16-inch MacBook Pro codenamed 'J316' are included. Both terminals are equipped with Apple Silicon, have MagSafe, HDMI port, SD card slot, and the Touch Bar has been removed.

This information about 'J314' and 'J316' supports the information already published by analyst Minchey Kuo.

On the other hand, information on unpublished models called 'J374' and 'J375' was also released. Information suggests that the device is a new Mac mini with an Apple Silicon M1X chip.