UK to reveal extradition decision for British hacker

16.10.2012

Although he has publicly admitted to hacking, McKinnon contends he was merely searching for proof of UFOs and that he did not harm the computers he accessed. He also pointed out weaknesses in the systems, such as the use of default passwords.

According to the indictment, McKinnon is accused of deleting critical files and causing up to US$800,000 in damages, hampering U.S. military efforts after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.