Lock and Code
MalwarebytesLock 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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 156 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Tech NewsNewsTechnology | |||
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- Hadn’t heard of pig butchering - but related
Your shows are always so interesting. This one particularly hit. It wasn’t pig butchering specifically, but my husband got taken down by a group selling a trading platform for cryptos. Their method of getting your money was different. You login to their pretend crypto platform with impressive looking live charts. While your representative is on the line, you login to your bank to transfer money. They then have your bank login information. They login as you and drain your accounts. They nurture y... more
Apple Podcasts5Liveinyourbody
United States3 months ago - Great topics, great content
Put a bark collar on Zack Hinkle. Shock him for every extraneous “like”.
Apple Podcasts4“Like, cool, dude”United States8 months ago - So interesting but…
This is an important app. So why the sing-song bedtime story presentation? Please… calm down.
Apple Podcasts4Systrophe
United Kingdom10 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 Podcasts2KEnriquez1
Canadaa year 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 Podcasts1nicholasnameUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #240 | United States/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #104 | Canada/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #213 | United Kingdom/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #135 |  Australia/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #44 |  Netherlands/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #225 |  South Africa/Technology |
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What is Lock and Code about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Audience tends to gravitate toward deep dives on privacy, surveillance, and technology policy, with a steady stream of interviews featuring researchers, policy advocates, and security practitioners. The show consistently covers how data collection, law enforcement tech, and platform design affect civil liberties and everyday technology use, often highlighting real-world cases and regulatory questions. A standout throughline is translating complex topics into practical privacy guidance and accountability discussions, making it helpful for listeners who want both context and actionable takeaways. The format tends to mix policy analysis with tech storytelling, and recurring guests from think tanks, advocacy groups, and tech companies add credi... more
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Recent guests on Lock and Code include:
1. Matthew Guariglia
2. Zach Hinkle
3. MinJi Pae
4. Lena Cohen
5. Cory Doctorow
6. Will Freeman
7. Erin West
8. Dr. Kristina Rapuano
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