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PlayboxTV and Shucae Films redefine entertainment horizon
Mumbai: PlayboxTV, a fourth-largest OTT aggregator, announced an exciting collaboration with Shucae Films, an OTT platform owned by Shucae Films Pvt Ltd (SFPL). This partnership aims to elevate the entertainment landscape by delivering a rich array of culturally diverse content. By curating content from around the globe, the collaboration promises to enrich the viewing experience for the audience.
The partnership between Shucae Films and PlayboxTV will facilitate cross-promotional activities, enhancing visibility for both platforms among their respective users. This collaboration aims to boost user acquisition and retention by leveraging shared audiences. Through mutual sharing, users of Shucae Films and PlayboxTV will access content from each platform, fostering growth opportunities for both companies.
On this Partnership PlayboxTV founder and CEO, Aamir Mulani said, “Shucae Films has a great collection of regional content, which will diversify our content offering and help us cater to a wider audience. We are very excited since this partnership will help both PlayboxTV and Shucae Films to grow.”
Shucae Films, based in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, and with an operational office in Delhi NCR, offers streaming services for entertainment enthusiasts. These services deliver movies, short documentaries, and news insights accessible via internet-connected devices. PlayboxTV and Shucae Films aim to tap into new markets and demographics, introducing regional content to untapped audiences and drawing in users intrigued by such offerings. This partnership will enrich user’s experience by expanding content accessibility, enabling PlayboxTV’s audience to indulge in a diverse array of regional entertainment, and enhancing the appeal and engagement of both platforms.
Manoj Doogra, Founder and CEO of Shucae Films, comments, “I am thrilled about our collaboration with PlayboxTV. This partnership marks a significant milestone for us as we endeavour to bring diverse cultural experiences to our viewers. Our shared vision is to create a platform where every viewer can find something they love and this partnership is a significant step toward achieving that goal.”
Shucae Films provides a rich array of entertainment catering to a worldwide audience. Their collection spans feature films, web series, dramas, comedies, action, romances, and insightful documentaries delving into culture, history, and societal topics. With a focus on regional content, they celebrate diverse cultures and offer informative news updates on global affairs. Audiences now have access to a diverse array of content options, with Shucae Films’ offerings available on PlayboxTV.
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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.
