This lecture, entitled "Activists and Spooks", presents information about about covert activities against activist groups. Interesting information about the Echelon and Carnivore intelligence-gathering systems is provided. From the Introduction:
"Activists worldwide are scrutinized by government agencies and corporate intelligence activities. Numerous organizations have been the object of surveillance and infiltration. These organizations include activist groups that advocate sabotage and violence. But most are peaceful organizations that do not advocate violence."
The article provides suggestions for dealing with surveillance and is appended by an extensive webliography.