Dive Summary:

• SecureState has announced the released of Termineter 2 to promote awareness of smart meter security and improvements.
• The open source tool provides basic testing capabilities in response to hacking that can manipulate critical infrastructure services such as electric, gas and water.
• "We want to raise awareness of the issue, so that providers can ensure their systems are secure prior to and after deployment," said Matthew Neely, the director of SecureState's Research & Innovation Team.

From the article:

"Neither Termineter nor the modules contained within it carry any vendor specific information. The design of this tool was largely dependent on the ANSI published standards, which can be purchased by the general population."