Gary McKinnon
Gary McKinnon ranked 4th in the list of famous hackers. He (born 10 February 1966) is a Scottish systems administrator and hacker who was accused in 2002 of carrying out the "biggest military computer hack of all time," despite the fact that McKinnon claims he was only looking for evidence of free energy suppression and a cover-up of UFO activity and other potentially useful technologies. After a series of judicial actions in the United Kingdom, then-Home Secretary Theresa May prevented extradition to the United States on October 16, 2012.
What Did He Do?
Over a 13-month period from February 2001 to March 2002, McKinnon illegally accessed 97 computers belonging to the US Armed Forces and NASA. He claimed he was only searching for information on free energy suppression and UFO cover-ups, but according to US authorities, he deleted a number of critical files and rendered over 300 computers inoperable, resulting in over $700,000 in damages.
Where Is He Now?
Being of Scottish descent and operating out of the United Kingdom, McKinnon was able to dodge the American government until 2005, when he faced extradition. After a series of appeals, the British Prime Minister at the time, Theresa May, blocked his extradition on the grounds that he was "seriously ill" and that extradition would be "incompatible with [his] human rights."
- Born: 10 February 1966 (age 56)Glasgow, Scotland
- Nationality: British
- Other names: Solo
