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Cineflicks launches watch-to-earn model
Mumbai: Cineflicks, an upcoming OTT platform, has introduced a ‘watch-to-earn’ model that rewards users with cryptocurrency tokens for every minute of content viewed. This model goes beyond traditional subscriptions, offering users both engaging content and the opportunity to earn CNF tokens, blending entertainment with digital finance.
By accumulating CNF tokens through viewing, users unlock real-world value, differentiating Cineflicks in the crowded OTT market. These tokens can be kept as digital assets or converted into fiat currency, providing financial returns for screen time. “With Cineflicks, users are empowered to turn their viewing time into a genuine earning opportunity,” said Cineflicks CEO Thomas Caddick. “We’re transforming the streaming experience into a dynamic, rewarding ecosystem that brings together entertainment and the fast-growing world of digital assets.”
Before launch, Cineflicks will hold a CNF Token presale, giving early investors access to tokens at a pre-market rate. This presale aims to build an engaged community and generate excitement for the full launch. Cineflicks plans to create a vibrant user base with a community-based approach that blends entertainment and finance.
Upon launch, Cineflicks will offer a catalogue of movies, TV shows, and exclusive content, all accessible across multiple devices with a user-friendly interface. Regular content updates will keep the platform fresh and engaging.
The ‘watch-to-earn’ model rewards users based on viewing time instead of subscriptions. Cineflicks’ blockchain system ensures secure, transparent transactions, appealing to both casual and tech-savvy viewers interested in cryptocurrency. By merging streaming with digital assets, Cineflicks offers a new perspective on the OTT space, providing entertainment along with a stake in the growing digital ecosystem.
Cineflicks’ launch has already gained attention from both the entertainment and digital finance sectors, with its model potentially shifting OTT viewer dynamics. As the platform prepares for its app launch and token presale, industry observers are eager to see how this approach will affect the streaming market. Cineflicks aims to redefine how audiences interact with content in the digital age by turning screen time into an investment.
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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.
