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Smart meter definition

A smart meter is a device that records information like electricity, gas, and water consumption. But unlike a traditional meter, a smart meter can send your consumption reading directly to suppliers for monitoring and billing.

Smart meter cyber attacks

  • In 2021, cybersecurity company Mandiant demonstrated that in a potential sophisticated attack, hackers could infiltrate an undisclosed North American utility company’s network and switch off its smart meters.