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Spuul adds ‘Mardaani’
MUMABI: Spuul, the popular online streaming service for Indian cinema and television, is proud to have added ‘Mardaani’ on pay-per-view to their movie catalogue offered via subscription services.
‘Mardaani’ is the story of a cop, Shivani Shivaji Roy (Rani Mukerji), who confronts the mastermind behind a child trafficking mafia. The mafia kingpin makes the mistake of kidnapping and smuggling a teenage girl, Pyari, out of the city. What follows is a cat-and-mouse game between the fearless cop and the ruthless mafia don in a very personal war. Rani Mukerji plays an edge of the seatrole of a lifetime, in this raw and gritty film, which is a distinct departure from Pradeep Sarkar’s style of filmmaking.
At a time when there’s rampant violence against women, this movie is a must-watch for everyone.
Spuul users worldwide can watch this crime drama on all second screen devices including mobile, tablets, web, smart TVs, as well as stream to their TVs via Chromecast.
Speaking on this development, Spuul Chief Content Officer Prakash Ramchandani said, “We are delighted to make the latest movies easily accessible for our users. The release of Mardaani this festive season reiterates our commitment to providing the best content to our subscribers.”
“A digital distribution platform like Spuul provides us a window to connect with all YRF movie lovers and enables access of our film catalogue by allowing a real movie watching experience anytime and anywhere, as per our viewer’s convenience,” said Yash Raj Films Vice President – Digital Anand Gurnani.
Spuul, standing by its promise of delivering diverse content to its users, has been adding new-age movies and TV show such as Ankhon Dekhi, Main Tera Hero, Queen, Gunday, Bigg Boss 8 hosted by Salman Khan, and many more. Spuul users can also access hassle-free entertainment at home or while travelling with free offline download. We are working behind the scenes to bring you the best in Indian entertainment so stay tuned for more!
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Meta warns 200 users after fake Whatsapp spyware attack
Italy-targeted campaign used unofficial app to deploy surveillance spyware.
MUMBAI: It looked like a message, but it behaved like a mole. Meta has warned around 200 users most of them in Italy after uncovering a targeted spyware campaign that weaponised a fake version of WhatsApp to infiltrate devices. The attack, first reported by Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata, relied on classic social engineering with a modern twist: persuading users to download an unofficial WhatsApp clone embedded with surveillance software. The malicious application, believed to be developed by Italian firm SIO through its subsidiary ASIGINT, was designed to mimic the real app closely enough to bypass suspicion.
Meta’s security teams identified roughly 200 individuals who may have installed the compromised version, triggering immediate countermeasures. Affected users were logged out of their accounts and issued alerts warning of potential privacy breaches, with the company describing the incident as a “targeted social engineering attempt” aimed at gaining device-level access.
The malicious app was not distributed via official app stores but circulated through third-party channels, where it was presented as a legitimate WhatsApp alternative. Once installed, it reportedly allowed external operators to access sensitive data stored on the device turning a simple download into a potential surveillance gateway.
According to Techcrunch, Meta is now preparing legal action against the spyware developers to curb further misuse. The company, however, has not disclosed details about the specific individuals targeted or the extent of data compromised.
A Whatsapp spokesperson reiterated that user safety remains the top priority, particularly for those misled into installing the fake iOS application. Meanwhile, reports from La Repubblica suggest the spyware may be linked to “Spyrtacus”, a strain previously associated with Android-based attacks that could intercept calls, activate microphones and even access cameras.
The episode underscores a growing reality in the digital age, the threat is no longer just what you download, but where you download it from. As unofficial apps become increasingly convincing, the line between communication tool and covert surveillance is getting harder to spot and far easier to exploit.
