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

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WikiLeaks' long-broken website spurs freakout that Biden got Assange to remove DNC emails in plea

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WikiLeaks’ long-broken website spurs freakout that Biden got Assange to remove DNC emails in plea deal

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WikiLeaks release excludes evidence of €2 billion transfer from Syria to Russia

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Who’s laughing now? U.S. government seizes The Jester’s website

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