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- Apr 2, 2012
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Brits may consult convicted cybercrooks for tech defense | PCWorldConvicted computer hackers could be recruited to join the government's new Joint Cyber Reserve (JCR), the unit's chief has said.
The JCR, announced last month, is expected to be made up of computer experts who will work alongside regular forces to protect the nation's cyber defences.
JCR head Lt Col Michael White told BBC Newsnight that recruitment of cyber-trained reservists would focus their skills rather than "personality traits".