Indeed, the apparent sound heard by victims could be auditory hallucinations or inner-ear injury rather than an actual sonic attack.

Wouldn't a "microwave attack" lead to a massive burning sensation? I also think it's far more likely that it's some kind of surveillance technology (or even something less nefarious) with unintended side-effects rather than a legitimate "attack".

am I the only one that feels slight discomfort when a microwave oven is on? it's probably psychosomatic (for me) tho

Unless the microwave oven is severely damaged, the shielding should prevent any "leakage" so it's probably just psychological. If you somehow manage to remove the door and still keep it running, though, things get fun.

"fun"? :-0

Using the Dwarf Fortress definition of "fun" there. http://dwarffortresswiki.org/index.php/Fun

You should probably replace that oven ASAP, or get rid of it completely to be a retro hipster. :)

I don't have a microwave at home. I cook and freeze batched. use the oven at work.