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Brazil's Civil Defense system hacked, sending false extreme weather alerts

Folha de S.Paulo

Brazil's National Civil Defense system was reportedly hacked, broadcasting a false extreme weather alert with the word 'misanthropy' to mobile phones across several states.

9 sources across pt · blind spot: little coverage from the left

Left 11% · Center 89% · Right 0%

How outlets framed it

English: Brazilian news outlets report on a widespread false alert issued by the National Civil Defense, which caused public confusion and was attributed to a suspected cyberattack, leading to investigations and system adjustments.

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Folha · G1 · Globo Br · Uol Br