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What to stream this weekend? Top 8 releases you should look out for
Mumbai: Weekend is here but the increasing temperature is not letting you out to have fun, right? Don’t worry! OTT platforms are all up to help you with a fresh content line up for this weekend.
With OTT players sorting out your weekend with exciting new titles, you can actually have a good time at home with family and friends. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and other OTT platforms have new shows and films that you can hook up to right away.
What makes this weekend special is that platforms have something to offer from all genres including a Hindi thriller “Bachchan Pandey,” the international show “The Kardashians,” a criminal suspense drama “Mai” and many more.
IndianTelevision.com has jotted down a list of fresh content to watch on different streaming platforms.
Take a look!
“The Kardashians” (Disney+ Hotstar)
If you’re a Kardashian fan and want to peek into their life, “The Kardashians” will be a perfect watch for you this weekend. The show was released on 14 April and you can watch it out on Disney+ Hotstar. The high-profile entertainment series brings on screen some glimpse of the life of Kardhasian sisters- Kourtney, Kim, and Khloé Kardashian, their half-sisters- Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and their mother, Kris Jenner and some of their partners including Travis Barker, Scott Disick, and others. The Kardashians was released on 14 April.
“Choose or Die” (Netflix)
“Choose or Die” is a horror thriller starring Asa Butterfield, Iola Evans, Eddie Marsan, and Robert Englund. It is an overwhelming British movie directed by Toby Meakins.
“Mai” (Netflix)
“Mai” is one of the most awaited web-series on Netflix. Featuring the popular Indian television actress Sakshi Tawar, the series brings on screen the story of a mother who turns merciless to find her daughter’s killer. “Mai” brings a perfect amalgamation of various emotions for the Indian viewers.
“Anatomy of a Scandal” (Netflix)
This anthology drama miniseries developed by David E is a story of a parliamentary minister James Whitehouse is a happily married man with a loving family home, then a scandalous secret comes to light. “Anatomy of a Scandal” is full of drama and suspense to keep you entertained this weekend.
“Bachchan Pandey” (Amazon Prime Video)
If you’re a fan of Bollywood, “Bachchan Pandey” will be your perfect resort for this weekend. Starring Akshay Kumar and Kriti Sanon, this film released on 18 March on big screen and is now available on Amazon Prime Video too. It is a story of a budding director trying to research a merciless gangster to make a film on gangster life.
“Not So Pretty” (HBO Max)
“Not So Pretty” is a mini TV documentary now available on HBO Max. If you’re looking for a light entertainment option for the weekend, you should definitely watch it. It features an investigation into the trillion-dollar cosmetics, beauty, and personal care industry.
“Heirs to the Land” (Netflix)
If you’re a fan of Spanish TV shows you can watch “Heirs to the Land,” which reads as Los herederos de la tierra in Spanish. The series is based on a novel of the same name. It is a well shot Spanish period drama following in the vein of its prequel series, Cathedral of the Sea.
“Outer Range” (Amazon Prime Video)
Most awaited American thriller is now live for the audience on Amazon Prime Video. “Outer Range” presents a western family saga with hints of wry humor and supernatural mystery. The first season has a total of 8 episodes, two have released this week. Remaining six episodes will be released in coming weeks, with two each week.
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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.
