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Lock and Code

Malwarebytes
Cybersecurity
Social Media
Smartphones
Adolescent Mental Health Crisis
Depression
Anxiety
Virtual Kidnapping
Ransomware
Privacy
Age Verification
Technology Use Among Teens
Youth Development
Generational Differences
Malwarebytes
Surveillance
Data Privacy
Big Brother
Little Brother
Meridianlink
ALPHV

Lock and Code tells the human stories within cybersecurity, privacy, and technology. Rogue robot vacuums, hacked farm tractors, and catastrophic software vulnerabilities—it’s all here.

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Latest Episodes

There’s more about you online than you know.

The company Acxiom, for example, has probably determined whether you’re a heavy drinker, or if you’re overweight, or if you smoke (or all three). The same company has also probably estimated—to the exact ... more

In the late 2010s, a group of sheriffs out of Pasco County, Florida, believed they could predict crime. The Sheriff’s Department there had piloted a program called “Intelligence-Led Policing” and the program would allegedly analyze disparate points o... more

If there’s one thing that scam hunter Julie-Anne Kearns wants everyone to know, it is that no one is immune from a scam. And she would know—she fell for one last year.

For years now, Kearns has made a name for herself on TikTok as a scam awareness a... more

The internet is cracking apart. It’s exactly what some politicians want.

In June, a Texas law that requires age verification on certain websites withstood a legal challenge brought all the way to the US Supreme Court. It could be a blueprint for how... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Dolanjski
Director of Product at DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo
Episode: Can you disappear online? (feat. Peter Dolanjski)
Becky Holmes
Expert in countering romance scams, author of 'Keanu Reeves Is Not In Love With You'
Episode: Corpse-eating selfies, and other ways to trick scammers (feat. Becky Holmes)
Nick Melvoin
Board member for the Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles Unified School District
Episode: How Los Angeles banned smartphones in schools (feat. Nick Melvoin)
Emanuel Maiberg
Journalist and co-founder of 404 Media
404 Media
Episode: The AI chatbot cop squad is here (feat. Emanuel Maiberg and Jason Koebler)
Jason Koebler
Journalist and co-founder of 404 Media
404 Media
Episode: The AI chatbot cop squad is here (feat. Emanuel Maiberg and Jason Koebler)
Sydney Saubestre
Senior Policy Analyst at New America's Open Technology Institute
Episode: Did DOGE "breach" Americans' data? (feat. Sydney Saubestre)
Lena Cohen
Staff Technologist at Electronic Frontier Foundation
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: Is your phone listening to you? (feat. Lena Cohen)
Justin Kloczko
Tech privacy advocate at Consumer Watchdog
Consumer Watchdog
Episode: Surveillance pricing is "evil and sinister," explains Justin Kloczko
Courtney Brown
A long-term social services leader working specifically with youth and topics related to suicide.
Episode: A suicide reveals the lonely side of AI chatbots, with Courtney Brown

Host

David Ruiz
Host of discussions focused on technology, privacy, and cybersecurity, providing expert insights and analysis.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 111 ratings
  • Great topics, great content

    Put a bark collar on Zack Hinkle. Shock him for every extraneous “like”.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    “Like, cool, dude”
    United States2 months ago
  • So interesting but…

    This is an important app. So why the sing-song bedtime story presentation? Please… calm down.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Systrophe
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • I can’t do it

    I’d love to hear this podcast, but I can’t stand the host’s super-special voice. Can’t do it. It’s too bad.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    KEnriquez1
    Canada7 months ago
  • Interview with gen Z teen was frustrating

    I was really intrigued by the questions that David introduced in the recent re-aired episode intro on the interview with Nitya. For context, I’m in my mid-twenties (cusp of gen Z and millennial) so I find the generational difference in online awareness really interesting. Thus, I found the interview with Nitya to be frustrating and boring. Her answers felt quite judgmental of others’ experiences with social media. No context was given on who she is - i understand her parents may want privacy but... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    nicholasname
    United States2 years ago
  • Podcast host? More like Dreamycast host.

    I have personally seen David Ruiz without a shirt on and you don’t need to be an astronaut to know it is out of this world. Just like this podcast series, it is firm, informative, and only gets better in low lighting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ghost of Samuel Eells
    United States3 years ago

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Many reviews highlight the podcast's ability to simplify complex subjects, making them accessible and enjoyable for a broad audience.
Listeners praise the engaging and informative content, emphasizing its relevance to current cybersecurity and privacy issues.
Some feedback expresses frustration towards the host's presentation style, suggesting a need for a more serious tone on significant topics.
Overall, the responses reflect a mix of appreciation for insightful discussions and a desire for improvement in presentation.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#245
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Apple Podcasts
#163
United Kingdom/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#90
Austria/Technology
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#222
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This “insidious” police tech claims to predict crime (feat. Emily Galvin-Almanza)
Q: What does predictive policing lead to in actual practice?
It can change police behavior, create biased policing outcomes, and gather extensive data on innocent people, influencing freedoms and behavior in communities.
This “insidious” police tech claims to predict crime (feat. Emily Galvin-Almanza)
Q: Does predictive policing work?
It's complicated; while some police departments claim positive outcomes, the evidence supporting safety advantages is weak and inconclusive.
How the FBI got everything it wanted (re-air, feat. Joseph Cox)
Q: Did Anom work?
Anom did work in that it facilitated the seizure of substantial amounts of illegal drugs, resulted in many arrests, but it also highlighted failures in preventing crime, including an assassination that occurred while users communicated on the platform.
How the FBI got everything it wanted (re-air, feat. Joseph Cox)
Q: Was this legal?
While it found ways to make the operation legal, the FBI's surveillance through Anom crosses many legal boundaries, particularly regarding the rights of individuals in the United States.
How the FBI got everything it wanted (re-air, feat. Joseph Cox)
Q: Why is Australia engaged in this?
Because encrypted phones, especially Anom's predecessor Phantom Secure, were very popular among organized crime in Australia, significantly hindering law enforcement efforts.

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Focus is placed on the intersection of cybersecurity, privacy, and technology, often through engaging narratives and expert insights. Topics frequently explore the human stories behind significant cybersecurity issues, from the dangers of hacked devices to the implications of social media on youth mental health. Noteworthy discussions include the consequences of smartphone addiction among students, advanced data collection practices of major tech companies, and the ethical implications of using AI in law enforcement. Unique to the content is its blend of real-world anecdotes and expert commentary, effectively bridging complex technological concepts with relatable human experiences.

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1. Peter Dolanjski
2. Becky Holmes
3. Nick Melvoin
4. Emanuel Maiberg
5. Jason Koebler
6. Sydney Saubestre
7. Lena Cohen
8. Justin Kloczko

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