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UK spy agency releases annual Christmas card puzzle to uncover future codebreakers


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Published in Science and Technology on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 at 17:02 GMT by The Boston Globe   Print publication without navigation

  • The challenge is aimed at young people aged 11 to 18, who are encouraged to work in teams and use "lateral thinking, ingenuity and perseverance" to crack the seven brainteasers set by GCHQ's "in-house puzzlers.

The UK's Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) has released its annual Christmas card puzzle, a tradition aimed at engaging the public and potentially identifying future codebreakers. This year's puzzle, designed by GCHQ's experts, includes a series of brain teasers and cryptic clues that challenge participants to think like intelligence analysts. The puzzles cover various themes, from historical references to modern-day technology, and are intended to test a range of skills including logic, pattern recognition, and lateral thinking. GCHQ encourages participation from all ages, highlighting the importance of diverse thinking in intelligence work. The initiative not only serves as a festive outreach but also as a recruitment tool, showcasing the agency's commitment to fostering talent in cybersecurity and intelligence analysis.

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