**************************************************************************** >C O M P U T E R U N D E R G R O U N D< >D I G E S T< *** Volume 3, Issue #3.15 (May 2, 1991) ** **************************************************************************** MODERATORS: Jim Thomas / Gordon Meyer (TK0JUT2@NIU.bitnet) ARCHIVISTS: Bob Krause / Alex Smith / Bob Kusumoto GAELIC GURU: Brendan Kehoe +++++ +++++ +++++ +++++ +++++ CONTENTS THIS ISSUE: File 1: Moderators Corner File 2: CU in the News File 3: EFF/SJG Sue Secret Service, Bill Cook, Tim Foley, et. al. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ USENET readers can currently receive CuD as alt.society.cu-digest. Back issues are also available on Compuserve (in: DL0 of the IBMBBS sig), PC-EXEC BBS (414-789-4210), and at 1:100/345 for those on FIDOnet. Anonymous ftp sites: (1) ftp.cs.widener.edu (192.55.239.132); (2) cudarch@chsun1.uchicago.edu; (3) dagon.acc.stolaf.edu (130.71.192.18). E-mail server: archive-server@chsun1.uchicago.edu. COMPUTER UNDERGROUND DIGEST is an open forum dedicated to sharing information among computerists and to the presentation and debate of diverse views. CuD material may be reprinted as long as the source is cited. Some authors, however, do copyright their material, and those authors should be contacted for reprint permission. It is assumed that non-personal mail to the moderators may be reprinted unless otherwise specified. Readers are encouraged to submit reasoned articles relating to the Computer Underground. Articles are preferred to short responses. Please avoid quoting previous posts unless absolutely necessary. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ DISCLAIMER: The views represented herein do not necessarily represent the views of the moderators. Contributors assume all responsibility for assuring that articles submitted do not violate copyright protections. ******************************************************************** >> END OF THIS FILE << *************************************************************************** ------------------------------ From: Moderators Subject: Moderators' Corner Date: May 2, 1991 ******************************************************************** *** CuD #3.15: File 1 of 3: Moderators Corner *** ******************************************************************** The "CU in the News" stories have piled up, so this issue is devoted to clearing some of the longer files that were bumped from previous issues. Just in case you missed the following news blurbs: ++++++++++++++++++++++ CONGRATS TO NEWSBYTES +++++++++++++++++++++++ NEWSBYTES, an invaluable source of computer-related information, was awarded the "Best On-Line Publication" by the Computer Press Association. Newsbytes publishes approximately 30 technology-related stories daily on GEnie, and is also carried on America OnLine, NewsNet, Dialog and foreign wire services. It is supported by 18 reporters in bureaus world-wide, and reaches an audience of 4.5 million. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++ Anti-Encryption Bill +++++++++++++++++++ {Snuck into the language of a federal anti-terrorism Bill was the following small section. If passed, the Bill would require those who write encryption programs to leave in a "backdoor" that would allow decryption for "law enforcement" purposes. This would defeat the purpose of encryption. Apparently the FBI was pushing for passage of this section. Information and up-dated discusssions can be found on The Well in Sausalitoito (Calif) and in RISKS Digest. Thanks to Mike Riddle for his contribution}. 102ND CONGRESS; 1ST SESSION IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AS INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE S. 266 1991 S. 266 SYNOPSIS: A BILL To prevent and punish domestic and international terrorist acts, and for other purposes. DATE OF INTRODUCTION: JANUARY 24, 1991 DATE OF VERSION: JANUARY 24, 1991 -- VERSION: 1 SPONSOR(S): Mr. BIDEN (for himself and Mr. DECONCINI). . . . {About 450 lines of death penalty and anti-terrorism discussion omitted} Subtitle B-Electronic Communications SEC. 2201. COOPERATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDERS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT. It is the sense of Congress that providers of electronic communications services and manufacturers of electronic communications service equipment shall ensure that communications systems permit the government to obtain the plain text contents of voice, data, and other communications when appropriately authorized by law. {A substantial lobbying effort may be needed to block this, which many see as a potential threat to privacy rights}. ******************************************************************** >> END OF THIS FILE << ***************************************************************************