Suspected hacker sends unauthorised alert across Brazil
Brazil's government reported a hacking incident that triggered an unauthorized alert to mobile phones early Sunday. An alert containing the term 'misanthropy' was sent before the notification system was taken offline around 1:30 a.m. The Federal Police will investigate the incident while efforts are underway to restore the notification system.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 21:04 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 21:10 UTC
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