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A+K is back with latest Breezer Vivid campaign in Europe
MUMBAI: Comedians Abish Mathew and Kenny Sebastian are back with the Breezer Vivid A+K Tour. Last year, after giving their audience major travel and friendship goals, with a hysterical first leg of the musical and comic escapade, the two piece band will be seen in their country-wide gigs and a Europe tour with full of pranks, mischiefs and impromptu activities as they promise song to show slices of their life in colour. Breezer Vivid A+K Tour, is a web series, takes its audience through an enthralling digital and on-ground experience of Abish and Kenny’s musical camaraderie and insane travel goals.
The last season of Breezer Vivid A+K Tour saw Abish and Kenny be their crazy selves in San Francisco, Vegas, Miami and New York accompanied by their friends. From exploring the American countryside, riding a carousel to trying out surfing, their enthralling journey made the nation re-think their own travel plans. Their travelogue garnered more than 16 million views on YouTube.
Breezer Vivid is all about to engage the millennials and provide epic experiences inviting them into a world where colour, laughter and music collide and the crazy fun never ends. Drawing synergies from the philosophy of “Living Life in Colour”, Breezer Vivid A+K Tour, a web series, takes its audience through an enthralling digital and on-ground experience of Abish and Kenny’s musical camaraderie and insane travel goals.
Commenting on this, Sebastian says, “The Breezer Vivid experience has evolved to a whole new level and each year, our music tours combine our crazy on–stage energy while the travel show gives the audience a peek into our quirky comedic style. The Europe leg is going to be super exciting as it is my first time to Europe as well!’’
Mathew added, “This season Kenny and I are more excited than before. We are literally challenging each other!”
Bacardi India marketing head Anshuman Goenka says, “Breezer Vivid A+K Tour was crafted to bring fun, new experiences, to the show’s audience. Millennials today believe in the mantra of living in the moment and the show depicts this in a great way while also showcasing the fantastic dynamic and genuine friendship that Abish and Kenny share. Their camaraderie not only leaves the audience in splits, but also highlights how to truly ‘Live Life in Colour’ in a fresh and light-hearted way.”
The series will go live with its first episode in June kick-starting the Europe tour with Abish Mathew and Kenny Sebastian. With this season’s debut in Budapest, they are ready to make everyone roll with uncontrollable bouts of laughter. Their comical camaraderie will take the audience on a journey of colourful experiences. These adventures are filled with moments of hilarity as Abish and Kenny battle out a series of tasks pitted against each other to emerge victorious at each destination, all while ticking off their bucket list.
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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.
