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Smart meters pose hacker kill-switch risk, warn boffins

July 28, 2010 16:50

Who turned off the lights?

A leading computer scientist has warned of the security risks of using smart meters in controlling utility supplies.?

Link: http://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.co....

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