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Amazon Prime announces exclusive partnership with Vishesh Films
MUMBAI: Prime Video, which is coming as an added benefit for Amazon Prime members in India, will be the exclusive subscription video streaming home for upcoming new releases from Vishesh Films. The releases will stream on Prime Video before their television premiere.
Prime Video will premiere releases from Vishesh including the recently released “Raaz 4” starring Emraan Hashmi and forthcoming releases like “Begum Jaan” starring Vidya Balan. Also, Prime members will have access to blockbuster films including the blockbuster franchises of Raaz, Murder, Aashiqui and Jannat, Humari Adhuri Kahani, Ghulam, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahi; all of which will be available for unlimited streaming at no additional cost to a Prime membership.
This is the first time ever that Vishesh Films’ movies will be available on a video streaming service. Amazon Prime already offers unlimited free fast delivery on India’s largest selection of products, early access to top deals and more benefits for an unparalleled shopping experience.
Amazon and Vishesh today announced a long-term agreement that will make Prime Video India the exclusive subscription streaming destination for all existing and new release films from Vishesh.
“Vishesh Films is one of the most successful Indian film production houses and we are excited to premiere their content on Prime Video.” said Amazon Prime Video India director and country head Nitesh Kripalani.
“I believe this move will be a game changer for the industry. We are proud to be working with an iconic partner like Amazon” said Vishesh Films managing director, Vishesh Bhatt.
Amazon Prime already offers unlimited free One-day and Two-day delivery to over 100 cities on eligible items from India’s largest selection of products, 30 minutes early access for members on top deals and more benefits for an unparalleled shopping experience.
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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.
