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A massive cyberattack compromised Brazil's national emergency alert system, Defesa Civil Alerta, causing millions of citizens across multiple states to receive false, extreme emergency notifications. The alerts, which were broadcast via Cell Broadcast technology, contained alarming messages, including the word 'misanthropia' and references to an alien invasion. Authorities, including the Federal Police, have launched an investigation into the intrusion, which led to the temporary shutdown of the system to prevent further panic and misinformation. The incident occurred during the early morning hours of June 20, 2026, and involved the compromise of accounts belonging to the Civil Defense of Pará, among others.