On Wednesday night, people in major cities were baffled when LED screens displayed errors and hacks, something they’d never experienced before. Messages that were either unclear or using cryptic patterns suddenly cut off important public announcements. Officials are trying to find out if the incident was caused by a malfunction or a cyberattack. Cybersecurity experts are warning that the server intrusion might reflect flaws in the city’s digital infrastructure.
City LED Boards Hacked in Mysterious Glitch Storm — Cyberattack or Costly Error?