Mikael Thalen
Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.
‘Trump has the culture’: GOP influencers don’t realize ‘they’re eating the dogs’ TikTok remix is mocking them
Trump doesn’t have the culture.
On Sep 12, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Harris prompts Elon Musk’s ‘creepiest post of all time’
‘I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life.’
On Sep 11, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
QAnon crowd thinks they spotted Harris’ secret pearl earring earpiece at the debate
Harris, like Biden, and Clinton before her, is being accused by conservatives of having a hidden earpiece.
Redditor dragged into migrant pet-eating fears thanks to photo of man with a goose lashes out at JD Vance
‘The garbage they are spreading has been completely debunked, yet they continue to spread it.’
On Sep 10, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
‘6 fingers’: Skateboarding channel’s Tim Pool ollie pic accused of being AI fakery (updated)
Critics of Pool are citing one picture in particular posted to Instagram.
Viral video claims Kamala Harris promised to shut down X—there’s just one problem
Will Kamala Harris shut down X if she becomes the next president? If you ask conspiracy theorists, they’ll undoubtedly tell you ‘yes.’
‘Never beating the weird’: Laura Loomer downs dog food to promote Rumble’s foray into pet products
‘I just ate dog food.’
On Sep 9, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Why do right-wing influencers think Haitian immigrants in Ohio are eating people’s pets?
The false claim comes amid growing debate over immigration in Ohio.
Tim Pool’s fans are convinced his threat to sue Kamala Harris prompted Russia propaganda indictments
Pool unknowingly received massive sums of money from a Russian influence operation.
On Sep 5, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Ransomware gang hits Planned Parenthood—threatens data dump
The cybercrime group released some financial files as proof.
On Sep 4, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Why is QAnon coming for Cardi B’s maternity shoot?
‘This is DISGUSTING. Guess you’re telling us who you really are.’
Trump’s meme army helps launders fake claim Kamala Harris paralyzed a child
The claim is going viral thanks to pro-Trump influencers.
Is it dangerous to use a password book?
Security doesn’t come in a one-size-fits-all solution.
Trump’s latest pledge to release Epstein files sparks new assassination conspiracy
‘I’d be inclined to do the Epstein,’ Trump said. ‘I’d have no problem with it.’
On Sep 3, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
No, the Hells Angels didn’t caravan to Aurora to fight migrant gangs
And are the Hells Angels on their way to stop them?
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