It appears that the Feds and LEA at the DNC Convention have ordered Yahoo to axe the mail list TSCM-L run by James Atkinson for his blistering attack on security at the convention. http://cryptome.org/dncsec-yahoo.htm Jim's reports on the inferior security: http://cryptome.org/dnc-insec.htm http://cryptome.org/dnc-dauphine.htm The mail list had nothing to do with these reports, and the gag appears to be spite against Atkinson for whistleblowing. However, the mail list purpose is likely to have scared them more than his insecurity reports: http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/TSCM-L/ TSCM-L Technical Security Mailing List Dedicated to TSCM specialists engaging in expert technical and analytical research for the detection, nullification, and isolation of eavesdropping devices, wiretaps, bugging devices, technical surveillance penetrations, technical surveillance hazards, and physical security weaknesses. This also includes bug detection, bug sweep, and wiretap detection services. Special emphasis is given to detecting and countering espionage and other threats and activities directed by foreign intelligence services against the United States Government, United States corporations, establishments, and citizens. The list includes technical discussion regarding the design and construction of SCIF facilities, Black Chambers, and Screen Rooms. This list is also for discussing DIAM 50-3, NSA-65, and DCID 1/21, 1/22 compliance. The primary goal and mission of this list is to "raise the bar" and increase the level of professionalism present within the TSCM business. The secondary goal of this list is and increase the quality and effectiveness of our efforts so that we give spies and eavesdroppers no quarter, and to neutralize all of their espionage efforts. This mailing list is moderated by James M. Atkinson and sponsored by Granite Island Group as a public service to the TSCM, Counter Intelligence, and technical security community. --