Brazil Shuts Down Emergency Alert Network After Suspected Cyberattack

Brazil has shut down its emergency alert network following a suspected cyberattack on the Civil Defense alert system. Authorities are on "extreme alert" as they investigate the incident.

20 Jun, 16:33 — 20 Jun, 16:33

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual70d ago

'Extreme alert': Suspected cyberattack prompts Brazil to shut down emergency alert network

Brazil's emergency alert system was temporarily shut down after a suspected cyberattack flooded the nation with false "Extreme Alert" messages overnight. Residents were jolted awake by the disruptive notifications, which authorities believe were remotely activated by an intruder. The Civil Defense agency is now working with the Federal Police to investigate the hack and will restore the system only after enhancing security measures.

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First report: le-figaro · 20 Jun, 12:45|Full coverage: 2 · 4h|Window: 4h

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Brésil : une «probable» cyberattaque du système d’alerte de la Défense civile

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Times of India20 Jun, 16:33Latest update

Brazil Shuts Down Emergency Alert Network After Suspected Cyberattack

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'Extreme alert': Suspected cyberattack prompts Brazil to shut down emergency alert network

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Brésil : une «probable» cyberattaque du système d’alerte de la Défense civile

'Extreme alert': Suspected cyberattack prompts Brazil to shut down emergency alert network

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