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Mikael Thalen


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

Iron Dome Rocket Interceptions of Hamas Rockets- Southern Israel- Night Attack On Ashdod City

Viral claim Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ air defense crippled by hackers comes from pro-Trump 2020 election denier

Fans of the pro-Trump conspiracy theorist say it also proves the 2020 election was stolen.

On Oct 10, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Joe and Francis Biden together on couch

‘Why do they care about a 70-year-old man’: Biden’s brother Frank says hackers to blame for selfie of him appearing on dating website

'What lengths will these cretins go to?'

On Oct 10, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

A person holding a phone with the Signal app on it. The Daily Dot newsletter column Your Password Sucks logo is in the top left corner.

Y0ur P@ssw0rd S*cks: Tools to take your security to the next level

Maybe you’ll be interested in using them too.

On Oct 10, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Hacktivist groups are taking sides in the Israel-Palestine conflict

Jerusalem Post knocked offline as hacktivist groups target sites, take sides in Israel-Palestine conflict

At least 58 hacking groups have announced plans to get involved.

On Oct 9, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Musk pushed X users to follow account trying to profit off photos from Israel-Palestine war

The billionaire later deleted the post.

On Oct 9, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Everyone hates X after removing headlines from article links

‘Elon Musk found dead’: X users masterfully troll new site format that removes headlines from news articles

'I see that Space Karen’s genius idea to remove headlines from links to news articles is working out well.'

On Oct 5, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Larry Sinclair v Krassenstein brothers

Larry Sinclair, who claims he had a secret relationship with Obama, can’t raise a single dollar for his Krassenstein brothers’ lawsuit

Sinclair has accused the duo of defamation after pointing to his criminal history.

On Oct 5, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Facebook Messenger app opening on phone screen in front of blue Meta logo background

People are trolling Meta’s new AI-generated stickers—giving Elmo a knife and Waluigi a gun

'I don't think anyone involved has thought anything through.'

On Oct 4, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Fox News reporter speaking with caption 'voice of: Tyrone Morgan State University Student Multiple People Shot At Morgan State University'

Tucker Carlson fan pranks Fox News during live coverage of school shooting

Far-right troll Mark Dice took credit for the call.

On Oct 4, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Ron DeSantis on Real Time with Bill Maher

Ron DeSantis’ bulky boots on ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ reignites claims he wears lifts

The presidential candidate's signature heeled boots are raising questions once again.

On Oct 3, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Donald Trump with microphone in front of crowd

‘A new low’: Trump shares courtroom sketch of himself on trial next to Jesus

'He is this generation's Daniel in the lion's den.'

On Oct 3, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

man speaking with caption 'MARBERG VIRUS IS BAKED INTO THE SHOTS AND WILL BE ACTIVATED' (l) man speaking with caption 'BY THREE ONE MINUTE PULSE WAVES AT 18 GIGAHERTZ FROM THE 5G' (c) man speaking with caption 'TOWERS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY' (r)

Vaccinated? Conspiracy theorists think you’ll turn into a zombie this week

The absurd conspiracy theory is circulating on social media.

On Oct 3, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

US flags stand in press room at the NATO headquarters

Furry hackers claim to have breached NATO, stolen 3,000 files

The files appear to be unclassified but intended for 'official use only' among NATO.

On Oct 2, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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A deepfake of Tom Hanks endorsing a dental plan sparked a warning from the actor

An AI-generated Hanks is duping people about healthcare.

On Oct 2, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

UK airport confirms seizure of Flipper Zero from passenger's handbag

Airport seizes of Flipper Zero from passenger’s luggage over security concerns

Governments have been concerned about the device.

On Sep 29, 2023 by Mikael Thalen