Mikael Thalen
Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.
‘What is she drinking then?’: TPUSA promotion for raw milk features cow without udders
‘Yeah, milk from a bull isn’t milk.’
On Jun 12, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Threads duped by old Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘ocean dragons’ meme
‘I hate that I can’t tell if this is really her or a joke.’
On Jun 11, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
No, secrets about Diddy were not spilled by an ‘undercover FBI agent’
Hundreds of YouTube users responded to the video by leaving conspiratorial comments about Hollywood and Diddy.
John Fetterman says stroke helped shift political views—sparks crass meme
Fetterman continues to alienate his dwindling progressive base.
On Jun 10, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
‘Guilty of treason’: Trump supporters gleefully mock AOC’s fear of post-2024 retribution
‘Guilty of treason and shall suffer death.’
Trump’s far-right fans hate his ‘normie’ 2024 memes
The ‘dark, fascist’ undertones are gone.
Conservatives are once again fighting over whether Biden pooped his pants
Video of the president in France is being cited as evidence of the unintended defecation.
On Jun 6, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Vegas Sphere says it did not ban man who posted bong hit during Phish show to Instagram
‘In light of your conduct, you are hereby indefinitely banned,’ the letter read.
Where did Trump get the phrase ‘Swamp the Vote’?
One pro-Trump Republican has already been using the slogan.
On Jun 5, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Amazon Help account accused of covering up a hate crime for suggesting someone delete a tweet
A suggestion a tweet be deleted over personal information spiraled out of control.
Rainbow-colored Kraft ‘Gayo’ Pride promo dupes the internet
An image of rainbow-colored mayonnaise has gone viral on social media.
On Jun 4, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
People are being fooled by an AI image showing Trump at a barbeque
The photo was also amplified on X by prominent right-wing figures.
‘Happy Birthday QUEENS’: Facebook users love the quadruplets who made it to 90—without realizing they’re fake
Countless users believe that the 4 sisters are real.
On Jun 3, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
No, Tom Hanks didn’t wear a ‘Vote for Joe, not the psycho’ shirt
While the image in question was clearly of poor quality, it still appeared to fool many online.
On May 28, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Conspiracy theorists think the Northern Lights were caused by the government
So are conspiracy theorists actually right for a change? Nope.
On May 21, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
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