On August 29, Brazil’s Supreme Court was targeted by a cyber attack just hours after it endorsed a decision to block the platform X. The attack disrupted the court’s systems for approximately 10 minutes before technical teams swiftly restored services and enhanced security measures.
The National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), which is tasked with enforcing the court’s blocking order, also faced similar cyber attacks. Despite the disruptions, both the Supreme Court and Anatel reported no operational damage. The court highlighted the rapid response in neutralizing the threat and reinforcing system defenses.
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This incident underscores the increasing risks faced by judicial and regulatory bodies in the digital age, particularly when making decisions that impact high-profile tech platforms. Authorities are now investigating the origin of the attacks, with initial assessments suggesting they were coordinated efforts to challenge the court’s ruling. The Supreme Court reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the integrity of its decisions, despite such cyber threats.
A panel of Brazil’s Supreme Court unanimously upheld the decision to block billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X nationwide, according to a statement on the court’s website. The ruling, made during a virtual session on Monday, confirms the authority of Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who initially ordered the platform’s suspension.
The panel, which included five of the full bench’s 11 justices, voted to support de Moraes’ decision, countering efforts by Musk and his supporters to portray the justice as an authoritarian figure intent on censoring political speech in Brazil. The ruling emphasizes that the platform will remain blocked until it complies with legal requirements, including appointing a local legal representative and paying outstanding fines, which had exceeded $3 million as of last week.
