Undercover Operation: The Alleged Payment from Jon Prosser in iOS 26 Leak Case

Apple Lawsuit Against Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti

In a recent legal battle, tech giant Apple filed a lawsuit against leaker Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti, accusing them of engaging in a coordinated effort to breach an Apple development iPhone, steal trade secrets, and profit from the stolen information.

Ramacciotti’s Defense

In a counter filing, Ramacciotti refuted the allegations, stating that he had no prior knowledge of any conspiracy with Prosser. He clarified that any payment he received was not agreed upon beforehand and that he accessed the development iPhone at the request of Prosser.

Accusations Against Ramacciotti

Apple’s lawsuit claimed that Ramacciotti accessed the development iPhone of former Apple employee Ethan Lipnik by tracking his location. However, Ramacciotti admitted to showing Prosser unreleased iOS features over a FaceTime call but denied the accusation of location tracking.

Ramacciotti’s Explanation

According to Ramacciotti, Lipnik had previously demonstrated new iOS features on the iPhone in question, which led him to believe that the information was not sensitive. He stated that he was unaware of the implications of accessing the development version of iOS on the device.

Payment Controversy

Ramacciotti acknowledged receiving $650 from Prosser after the FaceTime call but claimed that he did not expect any payment for sharing the iOS features. He denied possessing any Apple trade secrets or additional confidential information.

Legal Proceedings

Prosser and Apple have not yet commented on the lawsuit. The case has proceeded with a default judgment against Prosser, as he failed to respond. Apple intends to pursue a default judgment in the ongoing legal battle.