mikael-thalen

Mikael Thalen


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

FBI agent using laptop on white table

Global sting takes down cybercrime platform that hosted over 80 million stolen credentials

Over 100 were arrested as well.

On Apr 5, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Indeed job search app on phone in hands in front of blue background

‘Don’t share with candidates’: IT firm’s job posting accidentally reveals it only wants white candidates

The company has seemingly declined to answer questions about the listing.

On Apr 5, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Donald Trump speaking into microphone in front of blue background

‘SURREAL — WOW’ Trump live ‘truthed’ his arrest in Manhattan

'WOW, they are going to ARREST ME.'

On Apr 4, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Marjorie Taylor Greene speaking in vehicle holding microphone

‘Standard journalism practice: kissing goodbye’: Marjorie Taylor Greene compares Trump to Jesus in interview with her boyfriend

'President Trump is joining some of the most incredible people in history being arrested today.'

On Apr 4, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Keith Olberman in front of grey background (l) Marjorie Taylor Greene in front of white and red background (r)

‘No better than QAnon’: Keith Olbermann tries to revive conspiracy theory Marjorie Taylor Greene was behind Jan. 6 pipe bombs

'Wild speculation.'

On Apr 4, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Conspiracy theorists now think a ‘zombie virus’ is being unleashed

Several factors in the video indicate that the claims being made are entirely false.

On Apr 4, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

AI-generated photo of Julian Assange in prison

AI image of an ‘unwell’ Julian Assange sparks calls for his release

'This is what the United States and the West did to Julian Assange for reporting the truth.'

On Apr 3, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Bud Light’s partnership with Dylan Mulvaney leads right-wingers to bemoan they ‘can’t even drink beer in America’

'Time to boycott Budweiser! Go woke go broke!'

On Apr 3, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Hacker uncovers backdoor that can change Bing’s top search results

Microsoft patched the issue and awarded the researcher $40,000.

On Mar 30, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Pope Francis

‘Didn’t wear that huge coat’: Internet blames Pope’s respiratory illness on lack of swaggy AI puffer

'Simple as that.'

On Mar 30, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Congresswoman Lauren Boebert

Lauren Boebert demands someone explain to her why peeing in public is legal in D.C.—it isn’t

She's p*ssed.

On Mar 29, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

elon musk

Tech titans call for 6-month AI pause to figure out what kind of monster they unleashed

They want it to be deemed safe beyond a 'reasonable doubt.'

On Mar 29, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

amazon driver delivers package during police standoff

‘More scared of Jeff Bezos than getting taken out’: Amazon driver seen delivering package through police standoff

'In the midst of a standoff, he's going to deliver his package.'

On Mar 28, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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QAnon promoter Ron Watkins’ foray into anti-woke AI is literally unusable (updated)

'Somethings not working or I'm not techie enough to figure it out…'

On Mar 28, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Grindr app in app store on iPhone in front of app on larger screen

No, Grindr didn’t threaten to expose GOP users of its app

The sensational allegation is only satire.

On Mar 28, 2023 by Mikael Thalen