The ‘London Network’ plays host to roughly 3 or 4 million people and it is impossible to say what the exact global figure of Facebook users might be who would of also had access to the Facebook profile. The information which was initially posted by his wife included details of where they work and live.
Sir John Sawers is set to take over all intelligence operations in November but this is not a good start to get that job secured. His wifes blunder is deeply embarrassing for MI6 who were last night facing questions as to why the family had not been more closely monitored and screened to see if they could cope with such a situation within the family. That is not to say that the family was placed under computer surveillance or vehicle tracking but it just means that they understand the basic of what they can and cant do. Spy gadgets aside it is important to understand the threat with such powerful social media website and it is important to recognise their capability to reach so many people so fast. This what was obviously so worrying.
Thank god the information was only available to the Facebook network for a short space of time but there is no telling who may of seen that sensitive data.
Question is how can you get around this issue? Well in order for only your close friends to see your profile content you need to edit the privacy settings from within your own account otherwise anyone can see the vital information that you are displaying on your profile.
The fact is that do we really want someone this ‘clumsy’ to be in charge of our foreign affairs on such a massive scale?
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