Security News Roundup 22/05/14

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May 22, 2014 3:46 pm

Security services reportedly ignored warnings about Abu Hamza  

A former spy has told The Telegraph that MI5 and Scotland Yard ignored warnings that Britain’s most dangerous preacher of hate was establishing an international hub of terrorism.

Speaking from Algeria, where he still lives in fear of a revenge attack from al-Qaeda years after his role was exposed, Mr Hassaine said: “They were given money when they needed it and slowly pulled into the orbit of the other battle-hardened veterans who then worked out when a recruit was right for a trip overseas to a training camp. When combatants returned from foreign wars they would eventually be ready for Abu Hamza to step in and finish the job of brainwashing them.”

Pakistan Prime Minister holds key security meeting 

Prime Minister of Pakistan  Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting on Tuesday with the National Security Commission.

The National Security Commission reportedly reviewed the security situation along the Pak-Afghan border and the possible withdrawal of NATO forces from Afghanistan.

Ebay security compromised

Ebay has warned users to change the passwords to their accounts after it’s database was compromised.

In the wake of the breach, Ebay have been criticized for not doing enough to protect their users and not encrypting sensitive information.

In a statement, the company claimed that after conducting extensive tests on its networks, the company said it has no evidence of the compromise leading to any unauthorized activity for eBay users however changing passwords is still recommended.