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iTAP expands its reach through strategic collaboration with PlayboxTV
Mumbai: As per the deal, the variety of content provided by the leading OTT platform will be accessible to all PlayboxTV subscribers
iTAP Entertainment and Gaming, the prominent player in the OTT landscape, is gearing up to expand its reach to a wider customer base. In a latest development, the company has unveiled a strategic partnership with PlayboxTV for content aggregation and distribution. Under this agreement, iTAP’s extensive array of content including movies, web series, and other premium and exclusive selections will be available through PlayboxTV.
“iTAP is happy to collaborate with PlayboxTV, a company with a strong presence in the Indian market. They have demonstrated a strong commitment to delivering a seamless and integrated entertainment experience, offering a wide range of features and benefits. This aligns perfectly with iTAP’s vision for the future of the industry,” said iTAP CMO Haroon Shergill.
Through this deal, iTAP is also aiming to increase its user base and expand its content offerings, thereby enhancing the user experience. “The partnership is in response to the changing demands of users, who are increasingly looking for a one-stop solution for all of their entertainment needs at a reduced price. The partnership will make iTAP’s content easily available to the existing and potential users of PlayboxTV,” added Shergill.
PlayboxTV COO Angad Sule said, “In a market where there is a growing demand for content, our partnership with iTAP is crucial for our growth. Our goal is to provide our customers with richer and more diverse content and this partnership with iTAP is a vital step towards it. iTAP’s rich content and gaming combined with our one stop entertainment platform, will help our customers enjoy premium content seamlessly.”
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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.
