Is the FBI forthcoming on basic details?
No (experts think not). The FBI claims that it has been forthcoming on basic details of the program. Many experts disagree, blaming the FBI for creating an environment of fear and mistrust. Even though it won’t disclose the source code to Carnivore, it could disclose a lot more about it. For example, the FBI could run Carnivore in a test lab through all permutations (e-mail content, e-mail headers, IP packets, RADIUS logon, etc.) and disclose the evidence gathered along with original tracefiles. This would clearly demonstrate the capabilities of Carnivore without exposing the advanced details that they want to keep secret.