Legal firms targeted in email scam

Cybersecurity experts have issued a warning after details of a sophisticated scam targeting legal firms in Cork City emerged last night.

In one instance, it almost cost an individual €47,000 until a bank stepped in to query a money transfer, and the transaction was stopped.

A solicitor, who asked not to be named, said his firm undertook a full review of its IT security systems after being targeted by the scam last week.