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发帖数: 2153 | 1 A computerised traffic sign in Provo, Utah was hacked on Wednesday, so that
the display alternated between “GOD HATES GAYS” and “FOLLOW DETOUR”.
The Utah Department of Transport (UDOT) instructed the construction company
in charge of the sign and asked them to remove the message, which they did.
The city and UDOT have both denounced the homophobic message and insisted it
did not mirror Provo’s values.
According to UDOT spokeswoman Leigh Dethma: ”Someone went in and
reprogrammed this message board [after 10 pm Wednesday]. We take this
extremely seriously because of its offensive nature and because these signs
are meant to keep the public safe.”
Provo City Public Information Officer Helen Anderson added: ”This is not a
Provo City sign and of course it does not reflect the opinion of the city. I
personally find it very offensive. Despite every effort to prevent it,
sometimes signs like this get hacked. The city has contacted the team
working on this construction project and they are looking into it.”
Local gay rights group Equality Utah said via their Facebook page that “
After speaking with both Provo City and UDOT we understand that this was an
egregious hacking of state property, and join them in denouncing this
unacceptable message.”
UDOT is investigating. However, locating the culprit may prove to be a task
of some difficulty because the sign cannot be accessed remotely and there
were no video cameras present in the locale.
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2012/08/10/digital-traffic-sign-in-ut | D**S
发帖数: 24887 | 2 Pathetic homophobes knowing nothing better to do than using their computer
science skill in this shameless way! |
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