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Lock and Code

Malwarebytes
Cybersecurity
Social Media
Smartphones
Adolescent Mental Health Crisis
Anxiety
Depression
Virtual Kidnapping
Ransomware
Privacy
Age Verification
Generational Differences
Technology Use Among Teens
Youth Development
Malwarebytes
Surveillance
Data Privacy
Big Brother
Little Brother
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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 an entire surveillance network popping up across the United States that has likely already captured your information, all for the non-suspicion of driving a car.

Automated License Plate Readers, or ALPRs, are AI-powered cameras that scan and... more

This is the story of the world’s worst scam and how it is being used to fuel entire underground economies that have the power to rival nation-states across the globe. This is the story of “pig butchering.”

“Pig butchering” is a violent term that is ... more

It’s often said online that if a product is free, you’re the product, but what if that bargain was no longer true? What if, depending on the device you paid hard-earned money for, you still became a product yourself, to be measured, anonymized, colla... more

Everything’s easier with AI… except having to correct it.

In just the three years since OpenAI released ChatGPT, not only has onlife life changed at home—it’s also changed at work. Some of the biggest software companies today, like Microsoft and Goo... more

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Recent Guests

Will Freeman
Founder of the ALPR tracking project DeFlock Me
Episode: ALPRs are recording your daily drive (feat. Will Freeman)
Erin West
Founder of Operation Shamrock and former Deputy District Attorney of Santa Clara County
Operation Shamrock
Episode: Pig butchering is the next “humanitarian global crisis” (feat. Erin West)
Dr. Kristina Rapuano
Senior Research Scientist at BetterUp Labs
BetterUp
Episode: Your coworker is tired of AI "workslop" (feat. Dr. Kristina Rapuano)
Deb Donig
Faculty at the UC Berkeley School of Information
UC Berkeley
Episode: Would you sext ChatGPT? (feat. Deb Donig)
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)
Dr. Jean Twenge
Psychologist specializing in generational research and author of several books including iGen and Generations.
San Diego State University
Episode: The data on denying social media for kids (feat. Dr. Jean Twenge) (re-air)
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)

Host

David Ruiz
Host known for his engaging style and ability to connect technology topics with personal narratives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 122 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 States6 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 Kingdom7 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
    Canada10 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

Listeners Say

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There is a strong emphasis on the engaging nature of the host and the quality of expert guests featured in episodes.
Some reviews indicate critique about the presentation style, suggesting it could be more serious or straightforward.
Listeners appreciate the timely and informative discussions about cybersecurity topics that are often overlooked.
Many find the content highly relevant, especially the firsthand anecdotes about scams and privacy issues.

Chart Rankings

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

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#234
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Apple Podcasts
#143
Ireland/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

ALPRs are recording your daily drive (feat. Will Freeman)
Q: What can people do to protect themselves from this surveillance network?
People can try to avoid ALPRs, talk to their local city council, and advocate for legislative changes to protect privacy.
ALPRs are recording your daily drive (feat. Will Freeman)
Q: How many cities are being monitored by how many cameras and how has that grown in the past few years?
Flock claims to be in over 5,000 communities with at least 102,000 cameras across the United States.
Pig butchering is the next “humanitarian global crisis” (feat. Erin West)
Q: How do people learn that they've been lied to?
Victims often realize they've been scammed when they face unexpected fees or taxes, triggering a dawning awareness of the scam's permanence.
Pig butchering is the next “humanitarian global crisis” (feat. Erin West)
Q: Is there a market difference between a romance scam and a pig-butchering scam?
The primary difference is that pig-butchering scams have a structured plan with defined targets, aiming to extract every last penny from the victim.
Pig butchering is the next “humanitarian global crisis” (feat. Erin West)
Q: What do victims experience from pig butchering scams?
Victims experience severe trauma and devastation, often losing their entire net worth and feeling betrayed by scammers posing as trusted companions.

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Focusing on the interconnected themes of cybersecurity, privacy, and technology, this podcast presents engaging narratives that explore both human experiences and technical complexities. Episodes often highlight pressing issues related to online scams, data privacy practices, and the societal implications of emerging technologies, featuring conversations with experts in various fields. Unique elements include firsthand accounts of personal experiences with scams and in-depth interviews with professionals from academia, law enforcement, and industry, making the content relevant and informative for listeners interested in understanding the human side of tech-related challenges.

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2. Erin West
3. Dr. Kristina Rapuano
4. Deb Donig
5. Peter Dolanjski
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7. Dr. Jean Twenge
8. Nick Melvoin

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