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Mikael Thalen


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

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Y0ur P@ssw0rd S*cks: How to actually remember passwords

You may not want to hear it, but password managers are your friend.

On May 9, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Elon Musk is now paying to get updates from a QAnon-linked influencer

And Nick Fuentes says Musk is 'redpilled.'

On May 8, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Image from Trump administration passed off as proof of migrant surge caused by Biden’s pandemic announcement

The image, which has been shared by numerous politicians, is roughly 5 years old.

On May 8, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Proud Boys leader found guilty of sedition for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

'Make no mistake... We did this,' the group's former leader said over text following the attack.

On May 4, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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‘Blue check nuclear alarmism’: Verified ‘DEFCON Warning System’ stokes fears online with Russian nuke rumor

Experts are criticizing the little-known group.

On May 4, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Utah residents are flooding Google with VPN searches after porn law takes effect

Utah is the latest state to introduce age verification requirements for viewing porn online.

On May 4, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Viral video of subway choking, killing sparks outrage online

'This man did not just 'die.' He was killed.'

On May 3, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Anti-trans medical group leaves entire membership list exposed online

The files were found on an unsecured Google Drive run by the American College of Pediatricians.

On May 3, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Google’s ex-AI chief praised for speaking out—contrasting harassment female colleagues faced years earlier

'This is not new or novel. It was women ... who rang the AI alarm years ago.'

On May 2, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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No, a naked man held by the Royal family didn’t escape Buckingham Palace

The video exploded on Twitter last week.

On May 2, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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A Twitter glitch is letting legacy verified users get their blue checks back

'Everything is cool and normal here at twitter dot com.'

On May 1, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Why is Boston Dynamics teaching their robots how to fight?

Fake TikTok of Boston Dynamics robot ‘fighting’ racks up millions of views

'Why is Boston Dynamics teaching their robots how to fight?'

On May 1, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Elon Musk’s lawyers try to claim his praise of Tesla are deepfakes to avoid liability in lawsuit

'Their position is that because Mr. Musk is famous and might be more of a target for deep fakes, his public statements are immune.'

On Apr 27, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Lawmakers introduce legislation to prevent AI from launching a nuke

'Nuclear weapons are horrifically damaging and devastating... we can’t allow robots to hold the power to command them'

On Apr 27, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Why investment firm Blackrock is being accused of forcing Tucker Carlson out at Fox News

'Blackrock sued itself and fired TuckerCarlson as part of that lawsuit. FIGURED IT OUT YET?'

On Apr 26, 2023 by Mikael Thalen