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Spuul Now Available at Ola’s Connected Car Platform, Ola Play
MUMBAI: Spuul, the popular global video-on-demand (VOD) platform today announced a partnership with India’s leading and one of the world’s largest ride-sharing companies, Ola and its connected car platform for ridesharing, Ola Play.
Spuul’s wide variety of blockbuster Bollywood and regional movies will now be available on Ola Play for its millions of users. Adding to the superior travel experience, this strategic partnership between Spuul and Ola Play will only further enhance the in-car experience for customers.
Ola customers can enjoy access to Spuul’s content in Prime Play cars including in longer duration trips such as Rentals and Outstation. From the latest Bollywood movies to popular regional movies in Punjabi, Tamil, and more, Spuul offers the perfect experience for movie lovers in-cab. Customers across Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Pune will be able to catch their favourite movies on-the-go with Ola Play.
Rajiv Vaidya, India CEO, Spuul on this occasion said, “We are thrilled to partner with Ola and reach out to Ola Play’s fans through our unique offering. Ola’s connected car platform offers an extraordinary experience by enabling a productive and an engaging time for the passenger. Given the traffic congestion in our metro cities, the access to our library on the go will enable an exciting ride for every Ola customer.”
“At Ola, we are constantly working towards creating unique customer experiences and our association with Spuul is another endeavor to provide the best in-car experience to our customers. Through this association, users will have access to Spuul’s vast library of Bollywood and regional movies. We are certain that this collaboration will create value for every customer,” said Ola Spokesperson.
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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.
