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  • NASA hacker pushes for UK jail term

    The solicitors of self-confessed NASA hacker Gary McKinnon have formally requested that the US give assurances that he serve any prison term in the UK.

  • NASA hacker loses legal challenge

    UK resident Gary McKinnon has lost his legal challenge against extradition to the US to face charges of hacking NASA and military installations.

  • NASA hacker ready for a long battle

    Waiting for the decision on his extradition hearing, expected on 10 May, Gary McKinnon has steeled himself for the possibility that the suspense may last much longer than a mere week and a half.

  • NASA hacker begins extradition fight

    The British man charged with hacking into a series of computers belonging to the US government has begun his campaign against extradition.

  • British hacker shines light on poor IT security

    The British hacker facing extradition to the US on charges of hacking and causing damage to US defence sites has highlighted poor security as a major factor in his ability to wander through the IT systems of some key defence establishments.

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  • Nasa hacker awaits Lords' decision

    Gary McKinnon talks about his appeal to the House of Lords against extradition to the US to face hacking charges. He could face up to 60 years in jail if extradited.

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