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ZEE5 reveals largest content line-up for November
MUMBAI: Imagine a destination where you can watch your favourite TV shows, Originals, movies, music and stay updated with breaking news across the country! ZEE5, India’s largest digital video streaming platform is your answer for unmatched and uninterrupted entertainment at your convenience. In its first edition, ZEE5 launched the November content line-up in the attendance of stars across their Originals and TV shows.
A ZEE5 India spokesperson said, “We understand Indian audiences and how to entertain them like no one else in the industry. With our bespoke November content line-up, we continue to consistently provide a big screen experience for our consumers. From Originals, blockbuster films and tv shows across languages to news, music and much more, we have something that will pique the interest of every viewer.”
The highlight of the month will be the digital premiere of the blockbuster and much talked about ‘Dream Girl’ starring Ayushmann Khurrana on 21st November.
The month kick-started with Hindi Originial like Love, Sleep, Repeat; Tamil original series Police Dairy 2.0 and TV show Gokulathil Seethai. This will be followed by Original Bengali series Bhalobashar Shohor season 2 and an exclusive music video ‘Rubaru’ on 11th November 2019; Virgin Bhasskar on 19th November 2019 and Telugu original series Hawala on 21st November. Popular TV shows like Super Mom 2.0 (Tamil), Dil Yeh Ziddi Hai, Movie Masti with Maniesh Paul (Finale) and key live news features like Ayodhya Verdict and Mann Ki Baat LIVE on the platform will also feature in November. The Charlize Theron and James McAvoy starrer Atomic Blonde premieres on 23rd November. The month will end with season 2 of Hindi original ‘Broken but Beautiful’ which will be streaming on the platform on 27th November 2019.
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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.
