mikael-thalen

Mikael Thalen


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

Republican Senator Ted Cruz of Texas

‘He was spreading blatant misinformation’: Ted Cruz falls for fake news story claiming Muslim parents are ‘white supremacists’

The senator hasn't commented on the issue since deleting his tweet.

On Oct 14, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Keyboard, use in Traditional Chinese Alphabet operating system.

Suspicious Twitter accounts impersonating research group try to blame the NSA for Chinese hacks

The misinformation campaign thus far seems to be largely unsuccessful.

On Oct 13, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Steve Jobs wax statue with microphone and red curtain background

‘Biggest breakthrough I’ve seen’: AI creates Steve Jobs interview with Joe Rogan

It's very convincing.

On Oct 12, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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‘Legs are coming soon!’: Zuckerberg roasted for big new addition to metaverse avatars

'This is just incredibly sad.'

On Oct 12, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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Why a bombshell report on Meta censoring posts isn’t what it appears

Meta says the sensational reports are nothing more than 'fabrications.'

On Oct 12, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

hand holding Nick Gothard for School Board flyers (l) text message with drag performer and small child (c) Nick Gothard for School Board sign (r)

A mass texting campaign is impersonating a school board candidate, claiming he runs child drag shows

The other candidates are denying that they sent out the texts.

On Oct 11, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

An Instagram post over an image of Hurricane Ian

Conspiracy theorists are blaming the government for Hurricane Ian

Obviously, that isn’t true.

On Oct 11, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Amazon boxes in the back of a delivery truck

‘Amazon is a serial killer’: Lawyer calls out tech giant over alleged sale of ‘suicide kits’

'I'm f**king disgusted by how many more lawsuits we're going to be filing.'

On Oct 7, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Joe Biden smiling in front of cannabis leaves and green accents

Joe Biden becomes ‘Dank Brandon’ after announcing marijuana pardons

'Folks, Dank Brandon is about to puff puff pass some serious legislation.'

On Oct 6, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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Right-wing election-denying group claims victory after software CEO arrested over poll worker data

The arrest of an election company CEO is being used to promote false election fraud claims.

On Oct 6, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

money counting machine counting caption 'This is your sign to fake being a girl and start stripping in the metaverse'(l) Anime girl dancing in VR caption 'This is your sign to fake being a girl and start stripping in the metaverse'(c) person holding 100 dollar bills caption 'This is your sign to fake being a girl and start stripping in the metaverse' (r)

Metaverse stripping is being pushed as a new lucrative side hustle on TikTok—but it’s a low-key NFT scam

'This is your sign to fake being a girl and start stripping in the metaverse.'

On Oct 5, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

United States Constitution 'We The People'

White House unveils ‘Bill of Rights’ to protect against abusive AI

'The Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights is a guide for a society that protects all people from these threats.'

On Oct 4, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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Conspiracy theorists are already claiming the COVID vaccine killed Coolio

Anti-vaccine conspiracy theorists have made the same claims following the death of countless other celebrities in recent years.

On Oct 4, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Department Of Justice seal on podium

Republicans demand answers from DOJ on hack of Christian donation site GiveSendGo

Republicans cite hacks attributed to Anonymous and the Operation Jane campaign.

On Sep 29, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Weatherman saves kitten Hurricane Ian

‘Is there not enough misery already without using an animal in distress for clickbait?’: Weatherman fails to save kitten stuck in Hurricane Ian, sparking debate

'This man’s career was just ruined with one cat tweet.'

On Sep 28, 2022 by Mikael Thalen