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A false emergency alert containing the word 'misantropia' was sent to millions of phones across Brazil, disrupting public safety communications due to a suspected hacker attack.

In Brazil, a widespread false emergency alert containing the word 'misantropia' was sent out via the Civil Defense system, affecting cell phones nationwide, even in silent mode. This incident, attributed to a hacker attack, disrupted the intended purpose of the alert system designed to save lives during disasters. The alert caused public concern and highlighted vulnerabilities in Brazil's civil emergency communication infrastructure.