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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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A recent photograph of Trump looking trim is being called fake by liberals

Although edited pics were released the past, the current image does not appear manipulated.

On Mar 27, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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EXCLUSIVE: Breast pump company leaves millions of documents exposed—raising concerns over data safety in women’s healthcare

At least 7 million documents were exposed.

On Mar 27, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Fake ChatGPT Chrome extension hacked Facebook accounts to spread ISIS propaganda

Thousands of Facebook accounts were hacked.

On Mar 23, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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DirecTV accused of aiding the next insurrection for reaching deal with far-right Newsmax

DirecTV insists it's simply committed to diversity.

On Mar 22, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Bitcoin ATM bug allows hackers to steal over $1.5 million

The ATM manufacturer has been hacked twice in the past 12 months.

On Mar 22, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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You can no longer use an AI-Joe Rogan to hawk your dubious brain pills on TikTok

The app is slowly cracking down on synthetic media as its future in the U.S. remains uncertain.

On Mar 21, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Ukrainian advisor pushes conspiracy Putin’s body double sent to Mariupol

'Which one do you think is the real one?'

On Mar 21, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Don’t fall for this Bill Gates deepfake

The video was actually produced with AI.

On Mar 21, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Fake audio of Biden warning ‘all the money is gone’ in wake of Silicon Valley Bank collapse dupes TikTok

'A collapse is imminent' the audio claims.

On Mar 16, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Misfired tear gas is the new scapegoat for why Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on Jan 6.

The debate over the clip shows just how much the conversation around the riot has devolved.

On Mar 16, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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‘Do not jerk off, but go to work’: Putin’s private army is advertising on Pornhub to recruit new men

After being used as 'cannon fodder,' the Wagner Group needs more men.

On Mar 15, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Tucker Carlson’s progressive Twitter bio keeps tricking people into thinking he’s been hacked

The pundit's bio was altered to include 'Non-binary climate change activist of color.'

On Mar 15, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s emoji T-shirts fundraise off her belief mpox outbreak is a hoax

The congresswoman has referred to the disease, formerly known as monkeypox, as a 'scam.'

On Mar 14, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Notorious ransomware group claims it breached Amazon Ring

The tech company says its seen no indication of such an attack.

On Mar 14, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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No, the DOJ isn’t investigating the ‘F*ck Joe Biden’ chant

A purported news article boldly asserts that the DOJ has opted to go after people who have used the chant.

On Mar 14, 2023 by Mikael Thalen