Germany’s foreign intelligence service, the BND, is using Gamescom in Cologne to recruit young IT talent , DPA reports . At its 100-square-meter stand, the agency unveiled a new level for BND-Legenden: Operation Blackbox , a game designed to generate interest in intelligence careers. Visitors can also test their hacking and coding skills and speak directly with BND staff, including recruiters.

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