In a sign of the growing threat that hackers pose to smart meters and other Internet-connected devices,Verizon Enterprise Solutions announced Tuesday that it will launch a service to help utilities block those attacks.
Smart meters give electricity providers real-time energy readings from customers, but they also present an opportunity for hackers to break into systems and manipulate data.Verizon Enterprise Solutions, a major cybersecurity provider, said it will help utilities and other businesses encrypt data from smart meters, thermostats and other vulnerable devices.
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http://smartgrid.testing-blog.com/2013/11/27/fuel-fix-verizon-to-guard-smart-meters-from-hackers/#more-35593
