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The Daily Dot

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


Mikael Thalen

2 panel image: the Titanic ship and Donald Trump.

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What do Trump’s tariffs have to do with the Titanic? QAnon knows

2 panel image: Senator JIm Banks in an elevator responding to question.

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Republican senator proudly trolls fired federal worker with new profile picture

photo collage of hacker Aubrey Cottie in front of the GiveSendGo logo and lines of code on computer screens.

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GiveSendGo miffed its big breach wasn’t in charges against hacker Aubrey Cottle

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Grok jailbreaker tricks AI into posting as Musk, ordering Trump to conduct nuclear strike

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Cybercrime forum alleges ‘largest social media breach ever’—drops 200 million X records as tease

Three Screenshots of Kid Rock at the White House.

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‘Where is his suit?’: Right-wing flamed for silence over Kid Rock’s White House outfit—after attacking Zelensky’s attire

photo collage of Pete Hegseth inside the Signal app logo surrounded by question marks.

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How to avoid the Signal mistakes the Trump administration made

Person wearing Anon Mask(l) Aubrey Cottle(r)

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Hacker Aubrey ‘Kirtaner’ Cottle arrested for breaching Texas GOP website

Wolf furry with keyboard in the background. Tweet overlayed that reads: "I regret to inform you that vio's location was raided earlier today. She is no longer accessible, contactable, or reliable. I'm available to address any inquiries you may have."

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Furry hackers who leaked Project 2025 firm’s data fear leader raided by feds

Screenshot of Secretary Kristi Noem in front of an El Salvador prison, with screenshots of her watch on either side.

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Kristi Noem wears $60,000 Rolex to film promo inside notoriously brutal El Salvadorian prison

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MAGA’s new semantic defense of leaked Yemen Signal convo strains credulity

JD Vance and message over that reads "I will say a prayer for victory".

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‘So cringe’: JD Vance trolled for offering ‘victory prayer’ in leaked Yemen Signal group

Photo Illustration of a cracked Signal logo with a Bandage holding it together.

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Is Signal ‘vulnerable?’: Misleading reports raise concerns about app’s safety

Photo Composite of Gab CEO Andrew Torba from his interview with FOX54 News Huntsville next to the Gab.com logo.

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Gab responds to new report of rampant antisemitism by sending users on hunt for secret Jewish influence

Left: Governor reg Abbott at the White House on May 7, 2020; Screenshot of Rep. Jasmine Crockett from X user @townhallcom's video.

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‘Trash woman’: Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s new nickname for paralyzed Texas governor infuriates conservatives