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FBI Ordered to Divulge More Carnivore Records

Posted by michael on from the data-mining dept.

SilverStr writes "Looks like we may be learning more about DCS1000( AKA: Carnavore). Privacy advocates have won another round in their fight to gain access to more information about the FBI's Carnivore e-mail surveillance system."

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  1. That file name by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Is it just me or does DSC1000 look like the model # for a Kodak Camera? That's how they'll fool all of us into running the program. We think it's a twain compliant camera driver. We'll be giving up our secrets in no time.

  2. Let's face it... by Xeleema · · Score: 1

    There will probobly be a Press Conference outlining their new stratagy:

    1. FBI downloads entire internet.
    2. FBI runs custom filter.
    3. FBI sends a copy of whats left to the Islamic world ($10 says it fits on a Zip100).
    4. Islamic world finds new reason to denounce 'the Evil Western Pigs'.

    So this _really_ is for your protection.

    --
    "When I am king, you will be first against the wall..."
  3. EtherPeek????? by Observer · · Score: 2
    This bit of the article caught my eye:
    " ... as well as a device called EtherPeek, which manages network traffic. ...."
    Huh?

    EtherPeek is a well-known LAN traffic monitor from WildPackets. Interesting to see it mentioned in this context: I can certainly see how writing a custom module or two for it might save The Protectors Of Our Freedom a bit of work. Or is this just a case of a confusingly-chosen name?