Between 2001 and 2002, British hacker Gary McKinnon accessed 97 US military and NASA computers, searching for evidence of UFOs and secret space programs. His actions caused major disruptions and led to charges of the largest military hack in history, sparking a decade-long extradition battle. Diagnosed with Asperger's, McKinnon avoided extradition due to mental health concerns. 

 

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