Mikael Thalen
Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.
What do Trump’s tariffs have to do with the Titanic? QAnon knows
Conspiracy theorists are convinced Trump was sending them coded messages.
On Apr 3, 2025 by Mikael Thalen
Republican senator proudly trolls fired federal worker with new profile picture
He seems very happy to have insulted a citizen.
On Apr 2, 2025 by Mikael Thalen
GiveSendGo miffed its big breach wasn’t in charges against hacker Aubrey Cottle
Cottle took credit for the breach online.
Grok jailbreaker tricks AI into posting as Musk, ordering Trump to conduct nuclear strike
Good thing Trump probably doesn’t check his feed.
On Apr 1, 2025 by Mikael Thalen
Cybercrime forum alleges ‘largest social media breach ever’—drops 200 million X records as tease
The leak allegedly comes from a much larger dataset.
‘Where is his suit?’: Right-wing flamed for silence over Kid Rock’s White House outfit—after attacking Zelensky’s attire
Many questioned why conservatives weren’t criticizing Kid Rock.
How to avoid the Signal mistakes the Trump administration made
You’ve undoubtedly heard about the Trump admin’s Signal chat fiasco.
Hacker Aubrey ‘Kirtaner’ Cottle arrested for breaching Texas GOP website
Unsealed court documents state that Cottle took credit for the breach on multiple social media platforms.
On Mar 29, 2025 by Mikael Thalen
Furry hackers who leaked Project 2025 firm’s data fear leader raided by feds
The FBI declined to comment on the matter.
On Mar 27, 2025 by Mikael Thalen
Kristi Noem wears $60,000 Rolex to film promo inside notoriously brutal El Salvadorian prison
‘Cosplay Puppy Killer Barbie with another propaganda video.’
MAGA’s new semantic defense of leaked Yemen Signal convo strains credulity
The excuse is just the latest in a long-string of attempts to downplay the leak’s severity.
On Mar 26, 2025 by Mikael Thalen
‘So cringe’: JD Vance trolled for offering ‘victory prayer’ in leaked Yemen Signal group
‘This must be the cringiest part of that chat.’
Is Signal ‘vulnerable?’: Misleading reports raise concerns about app’s safety
The encrypted messaging app was recently thrust into the spotlight.
Gab responds to new report of rampant antisemitism by sending users on hunt for secret Jewish influence
That’ll convince ’em.
On Mar 25, 2025 by Mikael Thalen
‘Trash woman’: Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s new nickname for paralyzed Texas governor infuriates conservatives
‘And the only thing hot about him is that he is a hot mess, honey!’
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