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Is your phone listening to you? (re-air) (Lock and Code S07E03)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we revisit an episode from 2025 in which we tried to answer: Is your phone listening to you? ...
Secure Your iPhone: Exploring Stolen Device Protection
In this episode, host Tom Eston provides a detailed explanation of the ‘Stolen Device Protection’ for iPhones – a new security feature by Apple. This feature triggers enhanced security factors such as ...
The Importance of Opting Out of CPNI Data Sharing
Let’s talk about a topic that’s incredibly important for your privacy and data security. In this blog I’m going to talk about why you should opt out of the sharing of CPNI ...
How to Opt Out of CPNI Data Sharing
Did you know that your mobile phone provider can give data like phone numbers you’ve called and received, the time and date of those calls, and even your location data to their ...
Fleeceware drains money from account slowly over time – here’s how to spot it
If you’re anything like me, every few days you look at your credit card or bank transactions on your mobile and scroll through just to see if anything unusual jumps out at ...
The FTC’s Complaint Against Ring, Detecting Malware Infected Apps, America’s Most Cybersecure Companies
The FTC charged Ring, the Amazon-owned home security camera company, for compromising customer privacy and having inadequate security measures. Employees accessed private videos, while hackers exploited vulnerabilities and now Ring needs to ...
Google Android vs Apple iOS: Which is Better for Privacy and Cybersecurity?
This week we battle it out between the two mobile tech giants, Google Android vs Apple iOS, and discuss which one is better for your privacy and cybersecurity. Topics include: app stores ...
Digital Wellbeing with Kelly Finnerty from Startpage
Kelly Finnerty, Director of Brand at Startpage, joins co-host Tom Eston to discuss the very important topic of digital wellbeing. In this episode you’ll learn about the mental, financial, and societal impacts ...
Reboot Your Smartphone, FBI’s Top Targeted Vulnerabilities, Flirty Account Dupes Defense Contractors
Why rebooting your smartphone is good security hygiene, the FBI reveals top targeted vulnerabilities in the last two years, and details on how a nation state used a “flirty” aerobics instructor to ...
How to Ensure Security when Buying a Refurbished or Second-Hand Smartphone
Last year, a Which? investigation found that 31% of resold smartphone models from three of the major used and refurbished handset stores are no longer receiving security updates. Phone manufacturers only schedule ...
