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Hacked Denver Crosswalks Display Anti-Trump Messages

3/17/2026

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Two crosswalks on East Colfax Avenue in Denver were hacked to broadcast anti-Trump messages.
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) said the push-buttons were newly installed and still had factory settings, including default passwords.
DOTI has since changed the passwords and does not anticipate future incidents.
The Denver Police Department has not disclosed whether any suspects have been identified.

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Story summary

Two crosswalks on East Colfax Avenue in Denver were hacked to broadcast anti-Trump messages.
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) said the push-buttons were newly installed and still had factory settings, including default passwords.
DOTI has since changed the passwords and does not anticipate future incidents.
The Denver Police Department has not disclosed whether any suspects have been identified.