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

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After the Capitol riot, ‘Stop the Steal’ organizer Ali Alexander was scrambling to hide his digital footprint

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‘Anonymous’ hackers have a message for Texas abortion ‘snitch’ sites: We’re coming for you

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The ‘Freedom Phone’ that far-right leaders are hawking is a cheap Chinese Android—and a security nightmare

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