MI6 rushed into an investigation last night after it was reported that valuable and secret information was leaked on the popular social media network, Facebook.
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. Sir John Sawers wife disclosed information on where the couple work and live and pictures of a recent family holiday.
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 wife’s 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 can’t 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.
Fortunately, the material was bought to the attention of the MI6 within a very short space of time so the information was not visible for too long but there is no telling who might of seen it.
So, what can you do to avoid this little problem? 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.
Question is, do we really want someone who is going to make these kind of blunders in charge of our foreign affairs?