“Carnivore” by Radical Software Group received the Golden Nica in the Net Based Art category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2002.
CarnivorePE is inspired by DCS1000, a piece of software used by the FBI to perform electronic wiretaps. (Until recently, DCS1000 was known by its nickname 'Carnivore .') Improving on the FBI software, CarnivorePE features exciting new functionality including: artist-made diagnosic clients, remote access, full subject…
About Radical Software Group
The Radical Software Group (RSG) forms the heart of the Carnivore production team. Founded in 2000 by Alexander Galloway, the RSG is an all-star collective of computer artists, hand-selected from cities around the world.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.