This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Dr. Kristina Rapuano about AI “workslop” and its impact on people and their attitudes.

A copyright violation sounds serious, so cybercriminals are faking messages from the DMCA to lure you into handing over your X credentials.

A list of topics we covered in the week of November 10 to November 16 of 2025

Contacted out of the blue for a virtual interview? Be cautious. Attackers are using fake interviews to slip malware onto your device.

Apple’s Digital ID makes travel smoother and saves you from digging for documents, but it comes with privacy and security trade-offs. We break down the pros and cons.

Google’s suing Lighthouse, a Chinese Phishing-as-a-Service platform that uses Google’s branding on scam sites to trick victims.

New York is calling out data-driven pricing, where algorithms use your clicks, location and search history to tweak what you pay.

In 2025, receiving a .vbs “invoice” is like finding a floppy disk in your mailbox. It’s retro, suspicious, and definitely not something you should run.

Think twice before clicking that “Secure Message” alert from your organization’s spam filters. It might be a phish built to steal your credentials.

This month’s Windows update closes several major security holes, including one that’s already being used by attackers. Make sure your PC is up to date.