Suspected cyberattack triggers false emergency alerts across parts of Brazil

Multiple cybersecurity incidents and related investigations were reported: a suspected cyberattack sent at least a dozen unauthorized emergency alerts via Brazil’s Civil Defense Alert system, creating public-safety risk; international law enforcement disrupted the SocGholish botnet linked to Russia-associated Evil Corp; Human Rights Watch reported Bulgaria allowed Circles to export surveillance tech to repressive regimes; Mackay Sugar in Australia reported operations disrupted by an attack claimed by the ‘Gentlemen’ ransomware group. Separately, the UK information commissioner resigned amid an