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Many if not most hackers are amateurs, in it for the thrill. The same goes for the many security enthusiasts who fight back against them--which is one reason why Britain's Cyber Security Challenge event is seeking to enlist amateur talent for the ongoing struggle against hacking attacks.
Amateurs are integral to cybersecurity efforts. Firms such as Google pay substantial awards to enthusiasts who identify and report security flaws in the Chrome browser and other software. But the British effort is designed to draw talent into the security industry.
