Texas Road Sign Hack
Event Year: | 2009 | Reliability: | Confirmed |
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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. |
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Impact: | No damage to the sign. Tampering with road signs is a misdemeanor in Texas, with penalties ranging from fines to jail time. |