This week we delve into the story of Gary McKinnon.

In the early 2000s, McKinnon, working from London, managed to access no fewer than 97 U.S. military and government networks. These included systems belonging to the NSA, NASA, and various branches of the U.S. military. He didn’t do this from a high-tech bunker, but simply from a family apartment—using a 56K dial-up connection and a self-written script that searched for empty passwords.

McKinnon wasn’t a professional hacker. He was an IT enthusiast from Scotland with a keen interest in UFOs and the Disclosure Project. His motivation? To discover for himself whether government networks held evidence of hidden space programs or alien technology.

What he claims to have found—and especially how the U.S. government subsequently responded—made his case one of the most discussed and controversial stories in modern UFO history. For years, the U.S. demanded his extradition, leading to an international legal battle.

What are your thoughts on this matter?

Fact, myth, exaggeration—or a combination of all?

I’m curious to hear your insights.