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‘The Kashmir Files’ to have its OTT premiere on Zee5
Mumbai: After the super successful theatrical run both domestically and internationally, director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s latest hard-hitting drama “The Kashmir Files” is going to have its world digital premiere on Zee5. The official date of its digital release is yet to be announced.
The film recently crossed Rs 250-crore-mark at the box office and broke all records in the post-pandemic era. “Wth its digital release on Zee5, ‘The Kashmir Files’ will be accessible to the viewers of across 190+ countries in multiple languages like Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada,” said the streaming platform in a statement.
The film is produced by Zee Studios and Tej Narayan Agarwal, Abhishek Agarwal, Pallavi Joshi and Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, and it is written and directed by Vivek Agnihotri and features a stellar cast of actors including Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumaar, Pallavi Joshi and Chinmay Mandlekar.
Living up to its title, “The Kashmir Files” is a true story, based on video interviews of the first-generation victims of “Kashmir genocide” of Kashmiri Pandit community. The film garnered positive response from critics and fans alike and even struck an emotional chord with many including superstars like Aamir Khan and Akshaye Kumar among others.
Commenting on the digital release of “The Kashmir Files,” Zee5 chief business officer Manish Kalra said, “At Zee5, we are building a platform that empowers its audiences as much as it entertains them. We are always looking for real, relatable stories to connect with the Indian audience. Over the last few years, we have accelerated and expanded our offerings while partnering with the best of talent and content creators to design a slate that makes us the platform of choice for entertainment seekers.”
“’The Kashmir Files’ is not just a film but an emotion and a movement,” said director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri. “I am glad that the theatrical release received such overwhelming response across the world and now with its World Digital Premiere on India’s largest homegrown video streaming platform – Zee5, the film will reach more people and will continue to strike a chord in millions.”
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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.
