Apple Gestapo

Apple Will Fire You For Just Mentioning A Product Codename?

10:15AM December 17, 2010 | Adrian Covert

The Wall Street Journal has a story about the employee of an Apple supplier who was indicted for leaking Apple secrets to a colleague, including iPhone 4 details. But more interesting are his revelations about what Apple will fire you over. More »

Apple Before A Launch: “It Can Be A Little Frightening”

1:28AM January 28, 2010 | Brian Barrett

Turns out, Apple’s veil of secrecy applies internally, as well. Former engineer Edward Eigerman spoke with Bloomberg News this morning about the atmosphere at the company before a major product launch – turns out, it’s not all wine and roses. More »

How Apple “Unofficially” Leaks Information

6:10AM January 7, 2010 | Sean Fallon

The “Apple Gestapo” may be ruthless about hunting down leaks, but they don’t shake down every employee with access to sensitive information. As one former Apple Marketing Manager describes, some employees are instructed to engage in “controlled leaks”. More »

Apple Gestapo: How Apple Hunts Down Leaks

9:38AM December 16, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

They call themselves the Worldwide Loyalty Team. Among some employees, they are known as the Apple Gestapo, a group of moles always spying in headquarters and stores, reporting directly to Jobs and Oppenheimer. Here’s how they hunt people down: More »