Energy summit bods warned of free energy bonanza
By Jasper Hamill, 30 Oct 2014 British consumers could easily hack the controversial new smart meters the government plans to introduce, allowing them to illegally slash their energy bills, cyber-security experts have warned.The caution came as top White Hall apparatchiks met with energy industry leaders today to discuss plans that will see the the devices installed in every British home by 2020.
Smart meters are supposed to provide more accurate bills by constantly monitoring energy use and sending this information to utility providers in real time.
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