But just two months after the attack, Hutchins was indicted, accused of creating and distributing a malicious software designed to garner usernames and passwords of users on banking websites.
Arrested earlier this month after the DefCon hacking conference in Las Vegas, Hutchins who normally resides in Devon, was released on bail and pleaded not guilty to all six charges on Monday.
Hutchins also tweeted his gratitude for the “amazing support” he has received since being indicted, adding that he is now allowed back online.
The British researcher also defended his use of humor, tweeting that despite not being allowed to return to the U.K., he takes his jokes “everywhere”.
