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Mikael Thalen


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

trump drug dealers conversation

‘Huh?’: Trump doesn’t realize his new call for executing drug dealers would kill a woman he pardoned

'Oh, under that? Uhhh...'

On Jun 21, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Internet shocked by missing Titanic sub

‘DEEPLY unserious’: Internet mercilessly roasts missing Titanic submersible after finding out it’s steered by video game controller 

'Those people willingly paid to get into a metal coffin steered by a video game controller...'

On Jun 20, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Andrew Tate Charged

‘They don’t want men to be men anymore’: Andrew Tate supporters compare rape charges to persecution of Donald Trump

Tate has also been charged with forming an organized crime group to sexually exploit women.

On Jun 20, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

An Incognito Mode browser. The Daily Dot newsletter web_crawlr column logo for Your Password Sucks is in the top left corner.

Y0ur P@ssw0rd S*cks: Is there any real protection or benefit to using Incognito Mode?

Unfortunately, Incognito Mode isn’t the useful security tool that it may appear to be.

On Jun 20, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Soldier is Using Laptop Computer and Radio for Communication During Military Operation in the Desert.

‘Jade Helm all over again’: Internet hoaxsters push old videos to stoke fear of U.S. military coup

'There’s a significant spike in military activity inside the United States.'

On Jun 19, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Hackers blackmail Reddit over third-party app plans; An open security lock and key on the background of the Reddit discussion platform logo in the mirror reflection.

Ransomware hackers use price hike outrage to blackmail Reddit

'We expect to leak the data.'

On Jun 19, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

John Fetterman speaking into microphone in front of light blue background (l) hand holding Psilocybin mushrooms in front of white background (r)

‘He is a dope head!’ John Fetterman’s endorsement of magic mushrooms sparks puritanical outcry

'No wonder he is flipped out and looks stoned!'

On Jun 15, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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‘As a First Amendment and boobs guy’: Some conservatives are defending the topless White House trans activist

'This entire story has me totally shook.'

On Jun 14, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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‘Quite depressing’: Incel community was so sad researchers studying it felt bad

'Misogyny is a product of the incel community, rather than a few select individuals.'

On Jun 14, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking in front of red background (l) Elon Musk speaking in front of dark background (c) Tucker Carlson speaking in front of blurry brown background (r)

Conspiracy theorists think Ukraine demanded that Elon Musk delete Tucker Carlson’s Twitter

Ukraine has made no such demand.

On Jun 13, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Reddit app seen on the corner of mobile phone.

‘Reddit is killing third-party applications (and itself)’: Reddit crashes as thousands of subreddits go dark in price change protest

The protest is massive.

On Jun 12, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Collapsed Highway

‘Where’s the truck’: Images of I-95 overpass collapse spur conspiracies

'I call BS that a truck fire did this...'

On Jun 12, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis

‘This guy is disgusting’: Trump, DeSantis fans feud over who looks grosser drenched in sweat

'Nipples protruding.'

On Jun 12, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

loop of wildfires starting, from satellite view

Meteorologist explains that conspiratorial TikTok claiming Canadian wildfires all started at once

'Clearly our governments are targeting us with Directed Energy Weapons.'

On Jun 8, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

hands holding phone with Instagram on screen with Tweet by MAGS in top left corner 'Yo #PedoGram is trending!'

‘We were right’: PizzaGate peddlers feel vindicated about bombshell report on Instagram’s pedophile networks

Conspiracy theorist feel vindicated.

On Jun 8, 2023 by Mikael Thalen