Mikael Thalen
Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.
Trump shuts down supporters’ questions to jam out to his favorite tunes for 40 minutes
The former president opted to play 9 songs back to back after two attendees fainted from the heat.
On Oct 15, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
PayPal opted you into data sharing. Here’s how to stop it
PayPal quietly announced a new feature that allows your data to be shared with third-party advertisers.
ABC ‘whistleblower’ hoaxster returns with sloppy attempt to frame Tim Walz
The allegations quickly began to crumble after people noticed very obvious issues.
On Oct 14, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Trump fans accuse Coachella mayor of sabotage after being left stranded in desert for hours
‘Someone needs to ask the Coachella mayor if he had anything to do with this.’
Internet Archive under siege as data breach revealed amid DDoS attack
‘Congrats, you just took off one of the most materially valuable pieces of information on this planet for a false cause.’
On Oct 10, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
TikTokers push years-old flub by Defense Secretary as proof FEMA admitted secret plan to ‘execute’ hurricane victims
‘FEMA saying the quiet part out loud…’
On Oct 9, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Trump’s Oct. 7 tribute infuriates farthest right supporters
Prominent Holocaust-deniers are up in arms.
On Oct 8, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Verified X accounts spread tales of U.S. Marines killing FEMA officials in wake of Helene
The prominent disinformation spreader is getting a taste of their own medicine.
MAGA thinks Trump dredged through water to help Hurricane Helene victims—there’s just one problem
A Facebook user shared a photo that appeared to show Trump wearing a life vest while walking through knee-deep water.
AI company allowed user to generate interactive character based on murdered teen girl
A girl who was shot and killed in 2006 became an AI character without the family’s consent.
On Oct 2, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Walz ignores calls to clarify his ‘friends with school shooters’ comment
The governor ignored questions from journalists following the debate.
The internet is shipping a Vance-Walz 2024 ticket
‘I am convinced these two can run the country.’
Elon Musk bashes FCC for lack of Starlink in towns hit by Helene—despite massive flaws in old bid
‘Contemptible political lawfare.’
On Oct 1, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Zuckerberg illustrated a kid’s book with AI—actual artists are infuriated
‘He could have hired a PHALANX of amazing illustrators, but instead he used a computer program.’
Change these settings in iOS 18 for better iPhone privacy
Here are some easy privacy setting changes you can make in iOs 18 on your iPhone.
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