Lock and Code tells the human stories within cybersecurity, privacy, and technology. Rogue robot vacuums, hacked farm tractors, and catastrophic software vulnerabilities—it’s... more
You’ve likely felt it: The dull pull downwards of a smartphone scroll. The “five more minutes” just before bed. The... more
Our Lock and Code host, David Ruiz, has a bit of an apology to make:“Sorry for all the depressing episodes.”When... more
A digital form of protest could become the go-to response for the world’s largest porn website as it faces increased... more
Few words apply as broadly to the public—yet mean as little—as “home network security.”For many, a “home network” is an... more
A disappointing meal at a restaurant. An ugly breakup between two partners. A popular TV show that kills off a... more
For decades, fake IDs had roughly three purposes: Buying booze before legally allowed, getting into age-restricted clubs, and, we can... more
If your IT and security teams think malware is bad, wait until they learn about everything else.In 2024, the modern... more
If the internet helped create the era of mass surveillance, then artificial intelligence will bring about an era of mass... more
On Thursday, December 28, at 8:30 pm in the Utah town of Riverdale, the city police began investigating what they... more
Hackers want to know everything about you: Your credit card number, your ID and passport info, and now, your DNA.On... more
It talks, it squawks, it even blocks! The stocking-stuffer on every hobby hacker’s wish list this year is the Flipper... more
Like the grade-school dweeb who reminds their teacher to assign tonight’s homework, or the power-tripping homeowner who threatens every neighbor... more
A worrying trend is cropping up amongst Americans, particularly within Generation Z—they're spying on each other more.Whether reading someone's DMs, rifling through a partner's text... more
In September, the Las Vegas casino and hotel operator MGM Resorts became a trending topic on social media... but for... more
What are you most worried about online? And what are you doing to stay safe? Depending on who you are, those... more
When you think of the modern tools that most invade your privacy, what do you picture?There's the obvious answers, like... more
In 2022, Malwarebytes investigated the blurry, shifting idea of “identity” on the internet, and how online identities are not only shaped... more
Becky Holmes is a big deal online. Hugh Jackman has invited her to dinner. Prince William has told her she has "such a beautiful name."... more
"Freedom" is a big word, and for many parents today, it's a word that includes location tracking. Across America, parents are snapping... more
Earlier this month, a group of hackers was spotted using a set of malicious tools—that originally gained popularity with online video... more
"Freedom" is a big word, and for many parents today, it's a word that includes location tracking. Across America, parents are snapping up Apple... more