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Radio City presents ‘Pyaar Ki Dumm Season 2’ for Valentine’s Day
Mumbai: Radio City, India’s leading radio network, announced the return of its much-awaited Valentine’s Day campaign, “Pyaar Ki Dumm Season 2.” Following the tremendous success of last year’s event, Radio City recreated the vibe of love and joy once again this time on 12 February 2024, at ‘Ohh my Dog Café,’ located in Lokhandwala.
Building upon the heartwarming experiences of the previous edition, “Pyaar Ki Dumm Season 2” proved to be an unforgettable celebration of love and companionship. This year’s event showcased a variety of thrilling activities, from engaging interactions with furry companions to the captivating charm of Radio City’s RJs their very own internal influencers and celebrities who effortlessly entertained the audience. Their charismatic presence truly delighted the listeners, making the experience all the more memorable.
The event kickstarted ensuring that attendees had a paw + awesome = pawesome time! A total of 10 lucky winners received the opportunity to bring their beloved pets to the Ohh My Dog café and participate in the celebration. Gift hampers were distributed to the winners, adding to the excitement of the event. Furthermore, building on the charm of the most loved day, well-known celebrity couple, Sanjay Gagnani and Poonam Preet, came along with their pets, Flirty & Disney, adding to the excitement!
Radio City CEO Ashit Kukian expressed excitement for “Pyaar Ki Dumm Season 2.” He said, “On Valentine’s week, when love is in the air, Radio City aimed to celebrate love in all forms, establishing connection. The season 2 of “Pyaar Ki Dumm” underlines our station’s dedication to offering memorable experiences. Radio City consistently endeavours to enrich the listeners experience, whether through special events or innovative programming. With this exclusive new season, we remain devoted to creating meaningful moments, continuing our tradition of excellence in entertainment and engagement.
Popular celebrity POWER couple, Sanjay Gagnani and Poonam Preet, showed up at the event along with adorable pets. Sharing their excitement regarding this heartwarming initiative by Radio City, commented, “It’s essential to provide our furry companions with the care and love they deserve, rather than adopting dogs impulsively for momentary entertainment. This Valentine’s Day, we urge everyone to consider the lifelong commitment involved in having a pet. Furthermore, we want to commend Radio City for their initiative, ‘Pyaar Ki Dumm Season 2.’ It’s soul – stirring to see a platform that believes in building connections and spreading love within the community. We wholeheartedly encourage and wish Radio City to continue with more seasons of this event, as it not only entertains but also educates and inspires people to cherish their pets and celebrate the bonds of love in all its forms.”
“Pyaar Ki Dumm Season 2” reflects Radio City’s commitment to developing connections and spreading love and the event’s key objective was to celebrate the spirit of Valentine’s Day in a meaningful and joyous manner. This event was a huge hit to commemorate the saying, “Love is a four-legged word,” reminding us that love knows no bounds, whether shared with a pet or cherished alone!
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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.
