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Hindi dubbed K-Dramas hit Amazon miniTV this August
Mumbai: Amazon miniTV is slated to launch its eclectic-roster of the month in August for Hindi dubbed international shows under “miniTV imported”. The streaming service has unveiled the alluring promo, driving the excitement across K-Drama enthusiasts, quenching their thirst to indulge in Korean content. Ranging across multiple genres such as romance, drama, thriller and more, “miniTV Imported” will stream some of the most popular K-dramas dubbed in Hindi, which are internationally acclaimed owing to their intricate storylines, melodrama, skilful actors and adrenaline-pumping action. The enticing catalogue on Amazon miniTV for August 2023 is certain to add the flavour of K-drama-fever with shows including Your Honour, Big Issue, and Switch from 9 August onwards.
With the intent to keep its audience entertained and hooked, the streaming service dropped the promo, offering an extensive selection of content with several popular global shows. The streaming service is geared up to provide the best entertainment for August 2023, with content ranging from the tale of a condemned criminal with a twist involving identical twins to the good vs evil struggle of a conman and an alluring tale of celebrity photographers. Romance, drama, thrill and mystery, Amazon miniTV has covered it all with shows like Your Honour, Switch and Big Issue, all dubbed in Hindi. Dashing Men, Daring Stories and Double Dhamaal, this August viewers are in for some engrossing tales of passion and emotions with Amazon miniTV.
Indulge in the experience of intriguing storylines, stellar performances and international settings in a desi avatar with Amazon miniTV. The international shows are streaming in Hindi, exclusively on ‘Amazon miniTV Imported’ for free within Amazon’s shopping app and Fire TV.
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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.
