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Hacker accesses electronic road signs to tell 'idiots' to return home in lockdown

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A hacker gained access to electronic road signs to tell "idiots" to return home in lockdown. Messages on boards across Burton-on-Trent, Staffs, were altered to read: "Go back to Swad you idiots.

We are supposed to be in lockdown." Staffordshire Council and Highways England say they are investigating the cyber attack on the system which took place yesterday afternoon.

Many drivers took to social media to share their shock at spotting the road signs Facebook group Burton News reports that one wrote: "Lovely welcome on my way into Burton this morning (note: sarcasm).

It's getting ridiculous now and the people responsible for this should be fired immediately. "It's 100% unacceptable. I've put my complaint in to your council." Later the same

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