Mikael Thalen
Tech Reporter
Mikael Thalen is a tech reporter for Straight Arrow, where he covers cybersecurity, surveillance, hacking and digital privacy. Prior to joining Straight Arrow, Mikael reported for The Daily Dot, where he broke numerous high-profile stories — including the exposure of the U.S. government’s secretive no-fly list.
Based in the Pacific Northwest, Mikael’s reporting spans data leaks, hacktivism and cybercrime, often drawing from firsthand analysis of breached materials, open-source data and deep sourcing within the security and privacy community.
Outside of work, Mikael enjoys traveling, live music and the gym.
