Globo releases notification note sent to users

The hashtag Globohack was among the most commented subjects on Twitter and the “hacker globe” theme skyrocketed in Google search. Globoplay regretted the incident and apologized to users.

See Globo’s note in full

As we quickly explained to users, Globoplay’s push notification system, managed by a partner company, was the target of a cyber-vandalism action on Saturday night, 5/16. The attackers sent two messages that directed the user to the organization’s website.

Globoplay regretted the incident, apologized to all its users and clarified: