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Mikael Thalen


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

Furry hackers claim to breach Israeli telecom

Furry hackers claim breach of top Israeli telecom, leak data on 50,000 customers

A list of what appears to be customers' names, email addresses, and phone numbers was leaked.

On Oct 30, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

FBI Agent pulling out gun; Cornell University Logo

‘Watch out Jews’: Cornell University messageboard filled with death threats against Jewish students

Local law enforcement and the FBI are investigating the incident.

On Oct 30, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Boston dynamics robot

‘Scary’: Boston Dynamics integrates ChatGPT into ‘Spot,’ allowing robot dog to talk

The company is showing off the robot's countless customizable personalities.

On Oct 26, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Conservatives already spreading conspiracy theories about Maine shooter

‘Clearly a shape-shifter’: Conservatives refuse to believe Maine shooter could be U.S. soldier—push bizarre conspiracies instead

'The dude they're claiming is the shooter looks like an entirely different human being.'

On Oct 26, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Homepage article image

Maine shooting suspect liked posts pushing fears of trans mass shooting panic from far-right figures

Person of interest Robert Card liked one tweet calling the 'trans movement' a 'natural enemy of Christianity.

On Oct 26, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Gavin Newsom(l), Xi Jinping(r)

‘Xi taking up space, Newsom ready to obey’: Conservatives praise ‘Giga Chad’ Chinese Prime Minster Xi Jinping following sitdown with Gavin Newsom

'Girly Newsom with crossed legs meets manly Chinese President Xi Jinping.'

On Oct 25, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Close up of Elise Stefanik

‘The curse is real’: Is this one GOP congresswoman dooming every House Speaker nomination with her ‘Congratulations’ posts?

There's a logical explanation.

On Oct 25, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Kim Jong Un

‘Great leaders recognize Great Leadership’: Trump fans fawn over fake TikTok of Kim Jong Un bashing Biden

Trump supporters are praising the North Korean dictator.

On Oct 24, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Jenna Ellis cries in court

‘I failed my due diligence’: Ex-Trump attorney Jenna Ellis cries while pleading guilty in 2020 election fraud case

'Crocodile tears.'

On Oct 24, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Donald Trump speaking

‘I’m alright with that’: Trump tells not to worry about voting in 2024—sparking support from opponents

'You don't have to vote, don't worry about voting. The voting, we got plenty of votes.'

On Oct 24, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Man using smartphone with facial recognition system at home. Security application scanning his face for approving owner's identity

Y0ur P@ssw0rd S*cks: Why not use your face as a universal password?

Security isn’t a one-size-fits-all issue.

On Oct 24, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

50 Cent (l) Joe Biden (r)

‘Hey Joe get up’: 50 Cent demands Biden stop napping at the beach amid Israel-Palestine war

'We got some real shit going on out here Joe.'

On Oct 23, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

beverly hills plastic surgery ransomware

Ransomware gang publishes sensitive patient photos stolen from high-end Beverly Hills plastic surgery clinic

The Beverly Hills clinic is just one of several to have been targeted in recent months.

On Oct 23, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Tesla cybertruck with bullet damage

‘Finally a car for people who have melted their brains on Twitter’: Elon Musk fans thrilled he shot up a Cybertruck with a machine gun to prove it’s bulletproof

Critics warn that Musk's boastful claims could put customers in danger.

On Oct 23, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Taylor Swift in front of blue background

‘keep her name out of your fake and inhumane narrative’: Swifties go ballistic after Israel cheekily tags Taylor Swift in post about bodyguard joining IDF

'Taylor Swift is not on your side.'

On Oct 19, 2023 by Mikael Thalen