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| From | "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | aus.computers |
| Subject | Re: smart meter beat-up |
| Date | 2017-04-29 15:04 +1000 |
| Message-ID | <emil7sF53h2U1@mid.individual.net> (permalink) |
| References | <4890549d-67e9-4c12-833e-9b1a8f8d13b8@googlegroups.com> <emffutFh5a5U1@mid.individual.net> <uoh6gctqjj9dt8of5a06c5as2n2nro2o2d@4ax.com> <emhsefFv1nU1@mid.individual.net> <nu08gcl02jrau8ptb7oek291o6sa84e8es@4ax.com> |
"Petzl" <petzlx@gmail.com> wrote in message news:nu08gcl02jrau8ptb7oek291o6sa84e8es@4ax.com... > On Sat, 29 Apr 2017 08:01:38 +1000, felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> > wrote: > >>On Friday, 28 Apr 2017 11:47 PM, Petzl wrote: >>> On Fri, 28 Apr 2017 10:16:22 +1000, "Rod Speed" >>> <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> <bruce56@topmail.co.nz> wrote >>>> >>>>> https://www.cnet.com/news/your-smart-electricity-meter-could-be-a-security-risk/ >>>>> http://www.smh.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/smart-meters-questioned-for-their-security-and-privacy-safeguards-20170426-gvsoxx.html >>>>> It seems bullshit that somebody could tell what you're watching on TV >>>> They'd certainly be able to see the power usage change when you cook >>>> dinner >>>> etc. >>>> >>>>> or when you open the fridge. >>>> Yeah, that one can't fly given that fridges have to cycle anyway. >>>> >>>>> The RF link on these meters only works over short distances. >>>> Some use the mobile system. >>>> >>>>> Hackers would have to loiter around your house. >>>> I don't believe that they've actually been stupid >>>> enough to have 'smart' meters that need the >>>> meter reader to be close to the meter to read it. >>>> >>> "They" are stupid enough to have three meter readers to read water, >>> power, gas? >>> >>> So instead of just one thug (that's all that's needed) coming onto my >>> property I get three! >> >>domestic water and gas meters are mechanical so they need to be read >>manually >> > You are not getting it? > > You DO NOT need three separate meter readers to read meters on one and > each property. > > Each meter reader is a separate company contracted by a politician > $$$$$$ backed scam to read these meters. > > Only ONE meter reader is needed to read all three! You don't need any meter reader with the best smart meters. > Jeesh Wayne That's actually Joyce. >>>>> And remote-reading gas meters are rare - >>>>> only used for large industrial users.
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smart meter beat-up bruce56@topmail.co.nz - 2017-04-27 02:17 -0700
Re: smart meter beat-up Xeno <xenolith@optusnet.com.au> - 2017-04-28 00:42 +1000
Re: smart meter beat-up "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2017-04-28 10:16 +1000
Re: smart meter beat-up Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> - 2017-04-28 23:47 +1000
Re: smart meter beat-up felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-04-29 08:01 +1000
Re: smart meter beat-up Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> - 2017-04-29 13:14 +1000
Re: smart meter beat-up "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2017-04-29 15:04 +1000
Re: smart meter beat-up "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2017-04-29 15:02 +1000
Re: smart meter beat-up "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2017-04-29 15:00 +1000
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