But Will Geddes, founder of ICP Group which specialises in reducing terror or technology-related threats, said the plan was problematic. He said: "There are lots of implications in terms of terrorism and security.This is just silly. We could have a similar conversation regarding any piece of our infrastructure. Yes, the bad guys could use it, just as they use telephones and automobiles and all-night restaurants. If we didn't deploy technologies because of this fear, we'd still be living in the Middle Ages.
"This will enable people to use their laptop on the Tube as if it was a cell phone."
Mr Geddes said there had been numerous examples of bomb attacks detonated remotely by mobile phone in Afghanistan and Iraq.
He warned a wi-fi system would enable a terror cell to communicate underground.
And he said "Trojan" or eavesdropping software could be used to penetrate users' laptops and garner information such as bank details.
Mr Geddes added: "Eavesdropping software can be found and downloaded within minutes."
@'Scneider on Security'
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