Brazil Emergency-Alert Hack on June 19–20 Triggers Panic Across Seven Cities, Exposing Flaws in Official Messaging Systems

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Hackers breached Brazil's emergency alert system, sending panicked messages about an alien invasion across several cities, prompting a shutdown, a police investigation, and renewed doubts about the reliability of official crisis alerts.

‘Alien attack’ scare in Brazil: UFO panic grips after hackers hijack emergency alert system
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‘Alien attack’ scare in Brazil: UFO panic grips after hackers hijack emergency alert system

A cyber breach in Brazil triggers fake emergency alerts, including alien invasion warnings, sending thousands into panic before authorities shut down the system.