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FB intern wins UK security challenge

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A 19-year-old student was crowned the UK Cyber Security Champion after beating all comers over the course of a year-long competition that tested computer defence skills.

Will Shackleton, a University of Cambridge student who develops mobile apps in his spare time, beat over 3,000 entrants and 41 fellow finalists to win the prestigious title.

The entrants were selected during 12 months of online and face-to-face cyber battles to uncover the cream of UK’s untapped amateur cybersecurity talent.

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