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*Andrew Bohan* · 01-29-2009, 12:56 PM

Construction signs warn
of zombies
Hackers change public safety message

Last Edited: Thursday, 29 Jan 2009, 11:35 AM CST
Created On: Wednesday, 28 Jan 2009, 8:29 PM CST

* Shannon Wolfson

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Austin drivers making their morning commute were in for a surprise when two road signs on a busy stretch of road were taken over by hackers. The signs near the intersection of Lamar and Martin Luther King boulevards usually warn drivers about upcoming construction, but Monday morning they warned of "zombies ahead."

"I thought it was pretty funny," said University of Texas sophomore Jane Shin, who saw the signs while driving down Lamar Bouelvard with friends Sunday night. "We wondered who did it."

The City of Austin does not own the signs, but they are responsible for the message. The contractor on the construction project owns the signs. A city spokesperson said the hacked messages were only up for a few hours, until the construction project manager saw them during his morning commute and immediately ordered them to be changed back.

"Even though this may seem amusing to a lot of people, this is really serious, and it is a crime," said Austin Public Works spokesperson Sara Hartley. "And you can be indicted for it, and we want to make sure our traffic on the roadways stays safe."

Hartley said though it was a locked sign, the padlock for it was cut. Signs such as these have a computer inside that is password-protected.

"And so they had to break in and hack into the computer to do it, so they were pretty determined," said Hartley.

This crime is a class C misdemeanor in Texas, and Hartley said it endangers the public.

"The big problem is public safety," said Hartley. "Those signs are out there to help our traffic on the roadway to stay safe and to know what's coming up."

KXAN Austin News cameras caught many drivers slowing down to read the signs as they approached. Some read, "Zombies ahead! Run for your lives!"

Hartley said the city will discuss more secure safety measures with the manufacturer of the signs.

Do you believe in zombies? Do you have a zombie escape plan? Let us know what you think about zombies by participating in our message board .

*Sleepy240* · 01-29-2009, 01:00 PM

this just made my day... seriously! <3

s0apgun · 01-29-2009, 01:09 PM

hahaha they were so bent out of shape

CLASS C MISDEMEANOR

o noesssss

*jskateborders* · 01-29-2009, 01:09 PM

win
...................

*Otto347* · 01-29-2009, 01:10 PM

lol oldie but goodie

*Sleepy240* · 01-29-2009, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otto347

lol oldie but goodie

Oldie? It just happened yesterday...

*Andrew Bohan* · 01-29-2009, 01:40 PM

it's the internet man! if it didn't happen in the last 5 seconds, it's ancient history

*TiNMAN* · 01-29-2009, 01:52 PM

he he

*ILoveMyRHS13* · 01-29-2009, 02:03 PM

It is quite old... Silly 4chan.

LeftNutOfGowd · 01-29-2009, 02:04 PM

Wait tell speed see's this

*Sleepy240* · 01-29-2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILoveMyRHS13

It is quite old... Silly 4chan.

Again I say...

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Last Edited: Thursday, 29 Jan 2009, 11:35 AM CST
Created On: Wednesday, 28 Jan 2009, 8:29 PM CST
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ie. This just happened, I don't see how Silly 4chan really applies here...

*ILoveMyRHS13* · 01-29-2009, 02:10 PM

Supposedly a member of 4chan did the same thing a couple of nights ago. Catch is, he posted HOW to change what it says and he encouraged other people to do it.

A Spec Products · 01-29-2009, 03:28 PM

ROGAN’S HEROES » Zombiesssssssssssssssssss

HAHA would be funny if I came across it in person.

*bejota180sx* · 01-29-2009, 03:52 PM

i think it makes people more aware, cause most people ignore warnings... they don't reduce speed or take precaution, they keep going like they were... if they see something OUT OF PLACE... it might just spark that attention part of the brain they don't use and be more aware during that part of the road...

end of my mindless rant

***PHLIP*** · 01-29-2009, 03:52 PM

Saw it in my RSS feeds not too long ago:
Default password for roadside LED signs - Boing Boing Gadgets

vin diesel · 01-29-2009, 04:21 PM

haha this is sweet

2Slow40 · 01-29-2009, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHLIP

Saw it in my RSS feeds not too long ago:

Awww damn it. I was hoping no one would post up any links on how to do it. At least that's not the full write up.

Now it's going to be whored out and lame.

*theicecreamdan* · 01-29-2009, 06:41 PM

Because nothing can get played out until its been posted on zilvia.

Good job phlip, its all your fault

*Otto347* · 01-29-2009, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleepy240

Oldie? It just happened yesterday...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew Bohan

it's the internet man! if it didn't happen in the last 5 seconds, it's ancient history

Well not that saying, but fucking with those signs. should have been more specific.......sorry

*!Zar!* · 01-29-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHLIP

Saw it in my RSS feeds not too long ago:
Default password for roadside LED signs - Boing Boing Gadgets

Thanks <3

haha

*exitspeed* · 01-30-2009, 07:38 AM

If I saw this while driving down the road...

I would burst into action....

I10cruiser · 01-30-2009, 09:34 AM

hahahah imagine it was true hahaah

01-29-2009, 12:56 PM	#1
Andrew Bohan Yes that's my real name Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Location: Location Age: 30 Posts: 8,345 Trader Rating: (2)	oh no! zombies! Road signs warn of zombies \| KXAN.com Construction signs warn of zombies Hackers change public safety message Last Edited: Thursday, 29 Jan 2009, 11:35 AM CST Created On: Wednesday, 28 Jan 2009, 8:29 PM CST * Shannon Wolfson AUSTIN (KXAN) - Austin drivers making their morning commute were in for a surprise when two road signs on a busy stretch of road were taken over by hackers. The signs near the intersection of Lamar and Martin Luther King boulevards usually warn drivers about upcoming construction, but Monday morning they warned of "zombies ahead." "I thought it was pretty funny," said University of Texas sophomore Jane Shin, who saw the signs while driving down Lamar Bouelvard with friends Sunday night. "We wondered who did it." The City of Austin does not own the signs, but they are responsible for the message. The contractor on the construction project owns the signs. A city spokesperson said the hacked messages were only up for a few hours, until the construction project manager saw them during his morning commute and immediately ordered them to be changed back. "Even though this may seem amusing to a lot of people, this is really serious, and it is a crime," said Austin Public Works spokesperson Sara Hartley. "And you can be indicted for it, and we want to make sure our traffic on the roadways stays safe." Hartley said though it was a locked sign, the padlock for it was cut. Signs such as these have a computer inside that is password-protected. "And so they had to break in and hack into the computer to do it, so they were pretty determined," said Hartley. This crime is a class C misdemeanor in Texas, and Hartley said it endangers the public. "The big problem is public safety," said Hartley. "Those signs are out there to help our traffic on the roadway to stay safe and to know what's coming up." KXAN Austin News cameras caught many drivers slowing down to read the signs as they approached. Some read, "Zombies ahead! Run for your lives!" Hartley said the city will discuss more secure safety measures with the manufacturer of the signs. Do you believe in zombies? Do you have a zombie escape plan? Let us know what you think about zombies by participating in our message board . __________________ www.laboratory17.com www.twitter.com/lab17

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01-29-2009, 01:40 PM	#7
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01-29-2009, 01:52 PM	#8
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01-29-2009, 02:03 PM	#9
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01-29-2009, 01:00 PM	#2
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01-29-2009, 01:09 PM	#3
s0apgun In time-out for misbehaving. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 　　　　 Posts: 5,211 Trader Rating: (11)	hahaha they were so bent out of shape CLASS C MISDEMEANOR o noesssss

01-29-2009, 02:04 PM	#10
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01-29-2009, 02:10 PM	#12
ILoveMyRHS13 I LIEK DRIFT CAR Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 1,334 Trader Rating: (5)	Supposedly a member of 4chan did the same thing a couple of nights ago. Catch is, he posted HOW to change what it says and he encouraged other people to do it. __________________

01-29-2009, 03:28 PM	#13
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01-29-2009, 04:21 PM	#16
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01-30-2009, 09:34 AM	#22
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