This can be done by using a Bluetooth 4.0 low energy device or by using an active scanner. Then, when the device is connected to the network, an attacker can read the value, and see how much water has been consumed. This is possible since the PICOFLUX AiR water meter has an M-Bus interface 5. This is a wireless protocol used by a large number of devices, such as sensors, water pumps, etc. These devices can be controlled remotely and sent data to the M-Bus receiving device. An adversary can read these data, and collect them to use for other purposes. For example, an adversary can read the data of an irrigation system or a water pump and start to manipulate it to cause a water leak.
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