Coldplay’s Kiss-Cam Shock To The Infamous 19-Minute Video: Five Viral Clips That Broke The Internet Overnight in 2025
The controversies of the year 2025 were digital ones with a lot of public attention, including the deepfakes made by AI and serious violations of privacy, and all of them led to the global discussions about online security, the morality of monitoring, and the destructive power of disloyalty.
The "Kiss-Cam" Scandal (Coldplay)
A 16-second stadium jumbotron moment exposed an alleged affair between Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his HR head Kristin Cabot. The viral clip led to both executives resigning and sparked a global conversation on workplace boundaries and privacy.
Sofik SK
The comedy creator saw a massive surge in followers as he used his platform to address his private video leak and warn against sharing digital passwords. He successfully shifted the narrative from a scandal to a cautionary tale about betrayal by "trusted" friends.
The "19-Minute" Video
A private video of the Bengali influencer was leaked by a trusted friend who used stolen phone passwords to blackmail her. Sonali and her partner Sofik SK filed a cybercrime complaint, clarifying the footage was over a year old.
Payal Gaming "Deepfake" Controversy
The popular gamer was targeted by a malicious AI-generated video that used her likeness to drive clicks during the "19-minute" trend. Authorities and fellow influencers confirmed it was a deepfake, leading to a criminal case against the creators.
"Namo Bharat" CCTV Leak
Intimate footage of a couple inside an RRTS train was recorded from a security monitor and leaked online by a railway staff member. The employee was promptly terminated, and both the staff and the couple faced legal action for the breach.
