Cork Tech Summit gives stark demonstration on cybercrime vulnerability

With connected devices now outnumbering people, attendees at Cork's annual Tech Summit were given a stark demonstration of how it pays to be on guard against cybercrime.

Watching experts from global cybersecurity firm Trend Micro seamlessly hack into a personal phone and computer using the public wifi system brought a sense of wonder and horror all at once for the 400 tech enthusiasts and professionals in Cork's City Hall.