mikael-thalen

Mikael Thalen


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

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

Joe Biden speaking into microphone and holding paper in front of blurred background

Biden will call on Congress to pass strong data privacy protections at State of the Union address

'There should be clear and strict limits on the ability to collect, use, transfer, and maintain our personal data...'

On Feb 7, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Samsun,Turkey - February 06, 2023 A big Earthquake hit the east side of Turkiye. An abandoned school after earthquake

What is HAARP and why are conspiracy theorists blaming it for the massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria?

'Looks like a punitive operation (HAARP) by NATO or the US.'

On Feb 7, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Podcast host Joe Rogan

Don’t fall for Joe Rogan’s latest Instagram post

The screenshot shared by Rogan is from a fake news website known as 'News Punch.'

On Jan 31, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Twitter logo centered with ghosts surrounding in front of black background

Elon Musk pledges to investigate whether liberal ‘ghosts’ are still haunting Twitter’s algorithms and offices

'Indeed the woke ghosts are back.'

On Jan 26, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Nick Fuentes speaking with headphones on (l) Ali Alexander speaking with headphones on (r)

Far-right figures Ali Alexander, Nick Fuentes re-banned from Twitter

Supporters of the pair are directing their anger towards Elon Musk.

On Jan 25, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 10: Federal Bureau of Investigation seal outside the J. Edgar Hoover F.B.I. Building in Washington, DC September 10, 2016.

‘Vast Muslim registry deployed against Muslims’: American-Islamic group calls on FBI to stop maintaining No Fly List

'Even a cursory review of the lists show they are both almost entirely lists of Arabic and Muslim names.'

On Jan 24, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

New York, NY, USA - December 13, 2019: Taylor Swift performs at the 2019 Z100 Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden.

Ticketmaster blames ‘cyberattack’ for disastrous Taylor Swift ticket launch

'In hindsight, there are several things we could have done better.'

On Jan 24, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Buffalo,USA- February 12, 2023: Buffalo Bills AFC Champion Silks Hanging on Buffalo City Hall

Fake CNN headline on Damar Hamlin fools conspiracy theorists

Of course, the headline isn’t real.

On Jan 24, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

gloved hands holding syringe with covid vaccine

Why COVID vaccine skeptics now claim shots cause uncontrollable leg shaking

Twitter users are skeptical of a woman who shared footage of herself uncontrollably shaking.

On Jan 23, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

leaked tsa no fly list

EXCLUSIVE: U.S. airline accidentally exposes ‘No Fly List’ on unsecured server

One of the most sensitive U.S. government documents was left online.

On Jan 19, 2023 by Mikael Thalen, David Covucci

Tesla model 3 interior

Tesla autopilot engineer says company’s video of self-driving feature was faked

Musk had previously stated that the video was proof 'Tesla drives itself.'

On Jan 18, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

rioters at capitol on jan 6

Previously unreleased memo from Jan. 6 Committee details social media failures ahead of Capitol riot

House members reportedly kept details out of the final report over fear of enraging conservatives.

On Jan 17, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

An image of President Joe Biden's face distorted

Conspiracy theorists think this obviously altered video of Joe Biden is real

Biden’s face in the footage appears to be heavily contorted.

On Jan 17, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Andrew Tate speaking with arm out

Andrew Tate fans claim voice messages of him admitting sexual assault were made by AI

The claims have no evidence.

On Jan 12, 2023 by Mikael Thalen