Mikael Thalen is a tech reporter at Straight Arrow News. He specializes in cybersecurity, surveillance, hacking, and digital privacy, often delving into themes of cybercrime and law enforcement technology. His work has been featured in Online Personals Watch, The Daily Dot, and The August Forecast, showcasing his in-depth reporting on critical issues such as data breaches and security systems.
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Mikael Thalen's work reflects a strong focus on government and politics, culture and society, as well as entertainment news. His coverage is often centered around evolving stories, expert commentary, breaking news, legal policy regulation, and opinion editorials.
Given his interest in conspiracy theories and cybersecurity issues related to public figures or celebrities (such as the exposure of sensitive data), experts with insights into these topics would likely be valuable contributors for Mikael’s articles. Additionally, sources who can provide informed analysis regarding surveillance laws or cultural phenomena related to celebrity privacy may also find their expertise relevant for pitches to him.
Mikael does not appear to have a specific geographic focus but covers international topics within government and politics along with pop culture trends that transcend borders.
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Full story Welcome to Confidential Informant, your inside look into the world of digital privacy.
By: Mikael Thalen
Full story A leak of sensitive information from “manosphere” influencer Andrew Tate's online empire reveals that his “War Room” program
By: Mikael Thalen
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state agencies to pause all funding for Flock license plate reader cameras in response to questions about the creation of a statewide surveillance network.
Highly sensitive files related to criminal investigations by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have been leaked after the agency refused to pay a ransomware gang.
By: Mikael Thalen
Full story Straight Arrow exclusively reported last week that a security researcher discovered a leak of more than 12 terabytes of data from “manosphere” influencer Andrew Tate's online empire.
By: Mikael Thalen
A digital scan of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s driver’s license is among more than 170 million identity documents now on the dark web.
By: Mikael Thalen
A prominent hacker group has published the alleged driving record of deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as part of an extortion attempt against the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Full story Arguably the biggest story in cybersecurity last week was the discovery of a service on the dark web offering access to more than 170 million stolen identity documents
By: Mikael Thalen
Hackers have exposed personal information about thousands of people on probation and parole — and about agents tasked with tracking them.
By: Mikael Thalen
Scans of passports, driver's licenses and Social Security cards are among the more than half-million documents leaked Monday following a hack of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
