Hacked highway sign: 'OMG The British R coming'
source: http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090207/D966EG4G1.html
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A hacked electronic highway sign in Lubbock carried an international message not seen much in centuries on this side of the pond. The sign Friday briefly flashed: "OMG The British R coming. They R watching you." KCBD-TV reported the electronic sign was in a construction area in southwest Lubbock.
The Texas Department of Transportation said the mobile sign belongs to a contractor.
A statement from Austin Bridge & Road says someone "with a questionable sense of humor" accessed the password on the message board.
The company said its portable sign that was hacked has since been removed, since a permanent exit sign has now been installed, and locks have been added to the portable version.
No word yet on the culprits.
The Texas Department of Transportation said the mobile sign belongs to a contractor.
A statement from Austin Bridge & Road says someone "with a questionable sense of humor" accessed the password on the message board.
The company said its portable sign that was hacked has since been removed, since a permanent exit sign has now been installed, and locks have been added to the portable version.
No word yet on the culprits.
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kiki_14_14
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i think i would die laughing if i saw that on the rode.
- 2 years ago
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kiki_14_14
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Chheang
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I was in Lubbock a few years back. Loved that small college town! It's in a dry county with a drive through liquor store just a couple miles down the main road. :)
- 3 years ago
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Chheang
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MiguelSanchez
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Those roadsigns are really easy to hack apparently - I'll have to try with the next one I see.
- 3 years ago
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MiguelSanchez
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Gargaryun
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Well, technically they ARE aliens!!!
- 3 years ago
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Gargaryun
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jimmypockets
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these sort of stories make my heart soar.
- 3 years ago
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jimmypockets
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ccarmichael
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Ha ha I love Texas.
- 3 years ago
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ccarmichael
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dirtyemowords
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haha awesome
- 3 years ago
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dirtyemowords
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LarzNero
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Aw man, I want to see a photo of it. I could make up a story like this and there's no way to check it. Oh well. Thanks anyway.
- 3 years ago
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LarzNero
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bishopobispo
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What a stellar message!
- 3 years ago
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bishopobispo
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lordsbassman
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haha.. of all thing they put that..
- 3 years ago
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lordsbassman
