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‘RRR’ records 1000 minutes watch time on Zee5
Mumbai: The film ‘RRR’ received 1,000 million streaming minutes and was trending #1 in all four languages on ZEE5. The movie has already broken all box office records and is receiving an overwhelming response by the audience on OTT as well, according to a company statement.
Helmed by SS Rajamouli and produced by D. V. V. Danayya of DVV Entertainment, starring Jr. NTR, Ram Charan and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles, the film turns out to be a blockbuster hit. With ‘RRR’, ZEE5 adds another feather to its cap post the success of ‘The Kashmir Files’.
Talking about the huge success of the film, ZEE5 chief business officer Manish Kalra said, “After the enormous success of ‘RRR’ in theaters, audiences have again rewarded the Magnum opus with an outstanding response on ZEE5. With the release of the film in 4 languages on ZEE5, the story was brought closer to the audience across languages in India. At ZEE5, we strive to offer the best in content and stories to our loyal and potential audience, and ‘RRR’ was yet another attempt from us to delight our subscribers.”
Commenting on the success of ‘RRR’ actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao said, “Gratitude is what I feel when I see the love you are all showing to ‘RRR’ on ZEE5. It is so exciting to be in front of our audiences in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. We are so glad to see your tremendous response.”
Elated by the response, actor Ram Charan said, “We are overjoyed to see the love for ‘RRR’ on ZEE5! With the film’s awaited release in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam, we are as excited as you all. Thanks for appreciating the film.”
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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.
