mikael-thalen

Mikael Thalen


Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Jerusalem Post pulls article claiming dead Palestinian baby was a doll

Israeli news site accuses Arab media of using photo of doll to fake Palestinian baby’s death

'They won’t say which article because what they did is so abhorrent.'

On Dec 4, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Conservatives boycott Disney (again) after Musk tells CEO 'Go F*ck yourself'

Conservatives are boycotting Disney again—this time in support of Elon Musk

'Stop giving money to people that hate you. Cancel Disney+ and pass it on.'

On Nov 30, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Anthony Bourdain and Henry Kissinger

‘Treacherous, prevaricating, murderous scumbag’: Anthony Bourdain’s brutal take on Henry Kissinger’s bombing of Cambodia recirculates

'Once you've been to Cambodia, you'll never stop wanting to beat Henry Kissinger to death with your bare hands.'

On Nov 30, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

hnery kissinger (l) nicki minaj (r)

‘Y’all have no idea what’s about to happen’: Nicki Minaj’s cryptic tweet has fans thinking she predicted Henry Kissinger’s death

'Nicki with the gift of prophecy.'

On Nov 30, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Elon Musk(l), Twitter/X(r)

The 10 most outrageous, offensive, and absurd Elon Musk tweets of 2023

From Pizzagate to false flags, Musk had a busy year on his platform.

On Nov 30, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

In this photo illustration the Twitter logo seen displayed on a smartphone. In the background, the official page of the President of the United States, Donald Trump.

‘Should I turn myself in tonight?’ Unsealed Trump insurrection warrant shows government wanted information on any likes Trump’s tweets got

'It truly is a war on Trump, and also anyone who supports Trump.'

On Nov 29, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

White House Christmas tree falls over

‘Perfect depiction of Joe Biden’: White House Christmas tree topples over, sparking comparisons

'The perfect depiction of Joe Biden and the state of America.'

On Nov 29, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Justin Hinkle(l), Elon Musk in front of baby crib(r)

‘They put UNFIRED BULLETS in a baby crib’: Far-right influencer ridiculed for claiming spent shell casings were staged for Musk’s visit to Israel

'As much as I support Palestine, disinformation will not help.'

On Nov 28, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

The exterior of Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Arrowhead Stadium is home to the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL.

‘Nick Sandmann 2.0′: A kid in Chiefs’ gear was accused of wearing Blackface—and instantly became a far-right hero

'Hope this kid sues the f*ck out of this site and the author for defamation.'

On Nov 28, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

A person holding a phone with an updating logo on it. The Your Password Sucks web_crawlr column logo is in the top left corner.

Y0ur P@ssw0rd S*cks: How often should I update my devices?

Updates are a necessary—although often annoying—requirement when it comes to your digital devices.

On Nov 28, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

AI tech bro blatted for bragging about stealing content to make money

Tech entrepreneur blasted for gleefully publishing how-to guide for using AI to steal content from competitors

'We pulled off an SEO heist.'

On Nov 27, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

spacex hamas israel

Israel uses stock photos of SpaceX launch to highlight Hamas rocket attacks

The image is part of the website Hamas.com.

On Nov 27, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

kamala harris Jon Venverloh

‘Never-ending hypocrisy of the Commie Left’: Kamala Harris under fire for tweeting photo with gas stove in the background

'Shove it in our faces when they want to humble brag'

On Nov 24, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Dolly Parton

‘Horrific crimes against humanity’: Anti-vaxxers are going after Dolly Parton after Dallas Cowboys performance

'directly complicit in funding and marketing it.'

On Nov 24, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Ex-Obama adviser Stuart Seldowitz apologizes for disturbing food truck video ‘accusing vendor of being a terrorist’

Ex-Obama adviser on Israel and Palestine filmed repeatedly harassing Muslim food vendor

'If we killed 4,000 Palestinian kids, it wasn’t enough.'

On Nov 22, 2023 by Mikael Thalen