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


Mikael Thalen

Jimmy Kimmel’s ‘dirty’ ‘Toddler & Tiaras’ skit with QAnon boogeyman Tom Hanks resurfaces after Aaron Rodgers says comedian is on Epstein client list

Elon Musk’s X blocked natural disaster warning, information account for posting too much during Japan earthquake

Mickey Mouse as Steamboat Willie in Deal with It Meme

‘Steamboat Willie, no!’: Memes of Disney’s original version of Mickey Mouse committing atrocities flood web after copyright expires

Viral Politics

Where does the Obama giving Obama a medal meme come from?

Real Estate Database Leak Exposes Celebrities Addresses

Real estate database left sensitive data on celebrity homes unprotected—including addresses for Kylie Jenner and Britney Spears

“Biggest expansion since the Patriot Act”:  Why a small provision in a new surveillance reform bill is raising serious concerns

Photo composite of a sad Elon musk and a screenshot from his X livestream.

Tech

Elon Musk’s new AI Grok accused of stealing answers from ChatGPT

Ian Miles Cheong Community Noted to death for trying to suck up to Musk by claiming he hates ‘Grand Theft Auto’ too

Has ‘Grand Theft Auto’ gone ‘woke?’ Notorious YouTuber pushes unfounded claims about game’s new female protagonist

Elon Musk(l), Grand Theft Auto 6 poster(r)

‘I would expect this from Drake’: Even nerds are dunking on Elon Musk over ‘cornball’ reason for not playing Grand Theft Auto

Tech entrepreneur blasted for gleefully publishing how-to guide for using AI to steal content from competitors

YouTube admits it implemented delays on loading site for specific users

Is Israeli’s massive spyware industry scaring hackers away from helping Palestine?

UK airport confirms seizure of Flipper Zero from passenger's handbag

Airport seizes of Flipper Zero from passenger’s luggage over security concerns

electrical transmission towers with sunset