Texas Road Sign Hack

Event Year: 2009 Reliability: Confirmed
Country: United States
Industry Type: Transportation
Description:

A hacker gained access to a digital road sign in the Austin area.  He changed the sign to read “Zombies Ahead” during the morning commute.  The sign reverted back to its original message hours later.

Impact:

No damage to the sign.  Tampering with road signs is a misdemeanor in Texas, with penalties ranging from fines to jail time.