mikael-thalen

Mikael Thalen


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

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Meta’s stock meltdown is so bad even Jim Cramer is crying

Twitter users are mocking the CNBC host for years of bad stock advice.

On Oct 27, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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Past Russian disinformation efforts recirculate in wake of ‘dirty bomb’ claims

Russian government accounts are being bombarded with their old tweets calling the invasion fake news.

On Oct 27, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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A pro-China disinfo campaign is doing a terrible job trying to influence the 2022 midterms

Despite its lack of success, experts warn that the campaign shows a growing agressiveness.

On Oct 26, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Twitter logo sign on tall building with large windows

Elon Musk fanboys are jacked about his plan to fire 75% of Twitter employees

'I love it. Elon's gonna clean house and fix Twitter.'

On Oct 26, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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Conservatives forced to choose between Barstool, Kayne after Dave Portnoy speaks out

Dave Portnoy, who is Jewish, is already being targeted by anti-semites for his stance.

On Oct 25, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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‘Eye of the Pfizer’: Conspiracy theorists try to pin Katy Perry’s lazy eye on COVID vaccine

A video of the pop singer seemingly struggling to open her eye has set the internet ablaze.

On Oct 25, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

President Joe Biden holding a microphone and giving a speech

Conspiracy theorists think Biden just sang ‘Baby Shark’ on TV

But the video they’re watching is a deepfake.

On Oct 25, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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‘They have an accountability problem’: Content creator shares a boss ‘red flag’ that many may confuse for a green flag

'My boss told me when she hired me she doesn’t micromanage but it turns out that she just doesn’t manage at all.'

On Oct 21, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Ethan Klein vs. Ben Shapiro

‘They are the ones platforming dangerous anti-semites’: Ethan Klein blames Ben Shapiro and ‘white supremacists’ for YouTube suspension

YouTube says Klein received a strike for harassment after stating that Shapiro should be 'gassed.'

On Oct 21, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

lara logan next to a photo of people crossing border

Former CBS, Fox journalist goes full QAnon, says elites dine on ‘blood of children’

'The open border is Satan’s way of taking control of the world.’

On Oct 20, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

student loan debt relief scams

Student loan debt relief program maybe the next target for scammers, FBI warns

Beware of 'fraudulent websites, e-mails, texts, or phone scams.'

On Oct 19, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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WikiLeaks says hundreds of doctors demand Julian Assange’s release—including ‘Dr. Boner 69’

Names belonging to Marvel Comics characters and TV doctors can be found on the list.

On Oct 18, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Mark Zuckerberg on Giphy screen

Meta forced to sell Giphy

Meta had originally purchased Giphy two years ago for $400 million.

On Oct 18, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy standing in front of a green screen

Conspiracy theories explode after green screen photo of Zelenskyy resurfaces

This is far from the first time that Zelenskyy has been the subject of such conspiracy theories.

On Oct 18, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

A video job interview on a computer screen

‘RedZone comes first’: Candidate abruptly quits job interview after learning he’d have to work on football Sundays, sparking debate

'You made the right choice, brother.'

On Oct 14, 2022 by Mikael Thalen