mikael-thalen

Mikael Thalen


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

Mattress(l), Radar person(c), Grafitti(r)

Jewish tunnel drama inspires QAnon believers to descend on New York City in search of underground trafficking centers

'He went wandering through some random tunnels in NYC which are full of random junk.'

On Jan 23, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

George Soros(l), Warning image over phone(c), Donald Trump(r)

Soros Foundation denies chairman secretly telegraphed Trump assassination plot

'It's amazing the lengths to which some people will go to try to distract and divide the country.'

On Jan 23, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

gloved hand holding Disease X blood test in vile in front of white background

Why conspiracy theorists are freaking out about ‘Disease X’

There’s just one problem: There is no Disease X. Not yet, at least.

On Jan 23, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

George Soros' son posted about crime and inflation—Trump fans saw a cryptic assassination threat

George Soros’ son posted about crime and inflation—Trump fans saw a cryptic assassination threat

'Why isn't this clown in jail?'

On Jan 22, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Ron DeSantis mocked after attributing Budweiser quote to Winston Churchill

Ron DeSantis ends 2024 bid with Winston Churchill ‘quote’ about ‘failure’—that’s from an old Budweiser ad

The International Churchill Society had previously debunked the quote's alleged origins.

On Jan 22, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Conspiracy theorists think Lee Harvey Oswald, the man who shot JFK, is actually Joe Biden

Was Joe Biden secretly Lee Harvey Oswald? New QAnon theory posits JFK’s killer is in the Oval Office

'Are Lee Harvey Oswald and Joe Biden the same person??'

On Jan 22, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Vivek Ramaswamy speaking (l) The Babylon Bee logo (c) 7-11 sign (r)

Conservatives turn on Babylon Bee after satirical outlet says Vivek Ramaswamy will get role at Trump’s White House 7-Eleven

'We want you to know that we've listened to you. We've heard your voices. And they are stupid.'

On Jan 17, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

man in underwear walks through room behind man in suit

Man in underwear spotted in home of former Clinton aide during interview—setting conspiracy complex aflame

'Are we just going to ignore the man in his underwear walking behind Dick Morris..'

On Jan 17, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Donald Trump walking (l) Donald Trump (c) Donald Trump walking (r)

‘He doesn’t look well’: Video of Trump’s ‘dragging’ right leg sparks accusations of hidden health concern

'He looks 'off balance' while walking!! I am thinking there is a medical problem going on there!!'

On Jan 16, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Vivek Ramaswamy

‘Man playing chess’: Vivek Ramaswamy fans think Iowa flop sets him up to win in 2028 somehow

The entrepreneur is being praised by supporters and ridiculed by critics.

On Jan 16, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Angelina Jolie in front of red background

Conspiracy theorists think Angelina Jolie admitted to participating in Satanic Hollywood rituals

Does a video really show Jolie discussing secret Satanic rituals that all your favorite celebrities must partake in? Unsurprisingly, no.

On Jan 16, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Trump carrying 8 pizza boxes has his fans gushing

‘Glorious leader can lift EIGHT boxes’: Trump praised for carrying pizza for firefighters—and gets memed

'Trump is carrying around 8 pizzas like it’s nothing. Biden would face plant with more than 2.'

On Jan 15, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

hacker using laptop (l) North Carolina flag with blue sky and clouds (r)

Furry hackers claim to dox politicians behind North Carolina’s new age verification law in ‘Operation PAVE’

'Operation PAVE' aims to retaliate against all sponsors of House Bill 8

On Jan 11, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Ray Epps on January 6th(two split)

Ray Epps’ light Jan. 6 sentence further fuels right-wing narrative he secretly worked for the feds

Epps has long been accused by Trump supporters of being a federal provocateur.

On Jan 10, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Mark Zuckerberg with plate of steak(l), Steak on plate(r)

Zuckerberg’s cattle ranch announcement earns ‘apex man’ praise, secret UN plot accusations

'The elites will eat quality meat amongst themselves but push vegan or bug diets on the common folk.'

On Jan 10, 2024 by Mikael Thalen