Gran can crack code
20.05.12
By Mark Green
Last updated at 12:18, Monday, 05 December 2011
We all know that cyber crime is the greatest source of criminal activity on the planet and that the greatest threat to our national safety comes from a computer attack.
So far, we have just about managed to keep a lid on things, but those mysterious faceless men with no names who work for MI5 and MI6 are keen to recruit a new generation of spooks.
They’re not so bothered about people who can speak Arabic or Cantonese, Korean or Russian. They want people who can crack computer codes – hackers.
And to get them to join they have set up a secret test, but haven’t told anyone. Obviously!
The organisation has invited potential applicants to solve a visual code posted at an unbranded standalone website. The challenge has also gone to social media sites, blogs and forums.
Source: News & Star