Seattle Road Sign Hacked to Display Anti-CEO Message

The altered sign referenced the recent killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, raising concerns about security and rhetoric targeting executives.

A hacked electronic road sign in Seattle displayed the message 'ONE LESS CEO, MANY MORE TO GO' along Highway 99 near Dexter Avenue North early Thursday morning.
The message appeared shortly after the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, allegedly by a suspect with grievances against the healthcare industry.
The sign, owned by private contractor 601 Holdings LLC and rented from National Barricade, was originally programmed to warn of upcoming road closures.
The Seattle Department of Transportation investigated the incident but found the message had already been removed by the time crews arrived.
The incident has heightened concerns about security vulnerabilities in public signage systems and the escalation of violent rhetoric targeting corporate executives.