Hackers take funds, reportedly up to €1m, from account for disadvantaged students at Trinity College

Trinity College has been scammed out of €1m destined for needy students.

Hackers take funds, reportedly up to €1m, from account for disadvantaged students at Trinity College

Trinity College has been scammed out of money, reported to be up to €1m, destined for needy students.

The money was siphoned off by thieves who sent emails asking college officials to change bank account details for payees.

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