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Warner Bros Discovery announces Reality Ranis of The Jungle
Mumbai: Warner Bros Discovery has unveiled the promo for Reality Ranis of the Jungle, a survival adventure reality show. Premiering on 23 September, the 10-episode series will feature an all-female cast of twelve reality stars trading their luxurious lifestyles for an ‘off-grid’ adventure in the jungle. Hosted by Varun Sood, the show will air on Discovery Channel and the OTT platform discovery+. The show will feature a diverse lineup of popular reality stars, including models, entrepreneurs, and police officers, showcasing well-known names like Pavitra Punia, Eksha Kerung, Bebika Dhurve, and Anjali Schmuck making their debut together in this exhilarating survival-adventure series.
Talking about the show, Warner Bros Discovery, South Asia head of factual lifestyle cluster Sai Abishek said, “As the category leader in the non-fiction content segment, we know our audiences have a strong appetite for adventure reality shows. Our fans trust us for authentic and thrilling experiences, and we are excited to elevate this connection with ‘Reality Ranis of the Jungle.’ By challenging twelve popular reality stars from all walks of life in wild terrains, we are pushing them out of their comfort zones and testing their survival skills in an exhilarating way.”
The Reality Queens of the Jungle format is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros International Television Production.
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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.
