mikael-thalen

Mikael Thalen


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

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Project Veritas bleeds followers online in wake of James O’Keefe’s resignation

'James was the ONLY reason I followed you so I guess I will be following him somewhere else.'

On Feb 21, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Podcast host Joe Rogan

Don’t fall for this TikTok ad featuring a deepfake Joe Rogan

While the fake dialogue might be easy for some to spot, it appeared to fool others.

On Feb 21, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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‘They’re at war with us’: A free ID program for senior citizens puts East Palestine firefighters in crosshairs of train derailment conspiracy theorists

The Fire Chief who first advocated for the program shot down conspiratorial claims.

On Feb 20, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Jim Carrey threatens YouTuber with lawsuit for falsely tying him to Jeffrey Epstein

The comedian's name has appeared on fake versions of Epstein's flight logs.

On Feb 20, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Don Lemon widely criticized for inexplicable remarks about Nikki Haley’s not being in her ‘prime’

'A woman is considered to be in her prime in her 20s, and 30s, and maybe 40s…'

On Feb 16, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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The ‘new’ Epstein Island visitor logs going viral are old documents, manipulated lists

NBA stars who weren't famous when Epstein was around are listed.

On Feb 16, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Nikki Haley’s presidential announcement revives dormant, racist claim about her name

Haley's birth name, Nimrata Nikki Randhawa, is suddenly being cited by the left and right.

On Feb 15, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Glenn Youngkin Governor of Virginia speaking into microphone outside

Virginia Republicans work to ensure cops can still have access to your menstrual data

Democrats accuse Republicans of seeking to imprison those obtaining abortions.

On Feb 15, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

JD Vance speaking in front of blue background (l) Gigi Sohn speaking in front of bookshelf (r)

JD Vance demands Gigi Sohn defend hypothetical tweets he made up at confirmation hearing

Gigi Sohn has now gone through 3 confirmation hearings since being nominated by Biden in 2021.

On Feb 14, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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TikTok becomes ground zero for toxic Ohio train derailment news as users push against ‘media blackout’

Millions of people are now learning about world events from TikTok.

On Feb 14, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Vice President Kamala Harris

Conspiracy theorists think Kamala Harris has gills… seriously

It goes without saying that all such claims are absolute nonsense.

On Feb 14, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Data brokers are selling your mental health information

Researcher found records for sale for as little as $0.06.

On Feb 13, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Twitter descends into chaos after tweets, DMs stop working

'Twitter may not be working as expected for some of you. Sorry for the trouble.'

On Feb 9, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Hunter Biden laptop hearing Mr. Baker Ms.Gadde Mr.Roth and Ms.Navaroli speaking at table

COVID vaccines, Russian bots, and Chrissy Teigen: Republicans’ big Hunter Biden laptop hearing went immediately off the rails

'It's just an abuse of public resources and abuse of public time.'

On Feb 8, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Jill Biden kissing Kamala Harris' husband in crowd

‘Disrespectful swingers’: Jill Biden-Doug Emhoff kiss at SOTU sparks rumors, dating memes

People have questions.

On Feb 8, 2023 by Mikael Thalen