Alessandro Barreto

Alessandro Barreto is the coordinator of the Cyber Operations Laboratory (Ciberlab) under the Ministry of Justice and Public Security in Brazil. He plays a crucial role in monitoring and preventing virtual crimes, particularly in relation to large public events. Recently, he oversaw a covert operation that identified a bomb threat against a Lady Gaga concert in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. Barreto emphasized the importance of both physical and virtual security measures, particularly in protecting vulnerable populations from radicalization through social media.