# Former Apple employee exploited bug to steal confidential files before joining OpenAI

Apple revealed that a former employee exploited a rare software bug to download sensitive internal files after resigning to join OpenAI. The employee accessed the data using a flaw in the company's systems, raising concerns about insider threats at major tech firms. The incident underscores the risks of intellectual property theft when employees move to competitors.

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### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/13/apple-says-former-employee-exploited-rare-bug-to-download-confidential-files-after-leaving-for-openai/) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:00:17 +0000