Securanoia

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex Schärli, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke Schärli. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix.

Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance to shape where the conversation goes next. What do you want us to dig into?

Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

Today’s society is obsessed with technology and the conveniences it brings to everyday life. But in the race to convenience, and even national security, have we failed to fully examine the negative side effects of tech? This episode explores how our tech obsession can overshadow dangerous consequences we keep minimizing, despite visible warning signs. We’ll unpack what those warning signs look like, why we dismiss them, and how individuals, organizations, and leaders can pursue innovation without drifting into preventable harm.

Resources: 

🎶 Intro music composed and performed by Erik Williams. For commissions, email him at [email protected]

Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex Schärli, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke Schärli. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix.

Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance to shape where the conversation goes next. What do you want us to dig into?

🎶 Intro music composed and performed by Erik Williams. For commissions, email him at [email protected]

Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

Host Brooke Schärli speaks with Dr. Nicolas Rafael Beliz, a front line psychologist who has guided Los Angeles through crises from wildfires to school shootings. He explains how internal distress can intersect with pathways to targeted violence, and the key behavioral cues that separate idle threats from real danger. Listeners will uncover overlooked warning signs and real prevention strategies, showing how early, open engagement can turn risk into resilience.

Resources: 

Contact Dr. Nicolas Rafael Beliz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-rafael-beliz-psy-d-2a0692221/

Association of Threat Assessment Professionals: https://www.atapworldwide.org/ 

🎶 Intro music composed and performed by Erik Williams. For commissions, email him at [email protected]

Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. This podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. No doctor–patient relationship is created by listening. Always seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical questions or concerns. Reliance on the information discussed is at your own risk.

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex Schärli, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke Schärli. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix.

Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance to shape where the conversation goes next. What do you want us to dig into?

🎶 Intro music composed and performed by Erik Williams. For commissions, email him at [email protected]

Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

What if paranoia isn’t just fear… but the lens that reveals the truth?

Welcome to this special edition of Securanoia. Within our first three months, we’ve reached over 3,000 downloads across 21 countries — from North America to Asia, South America to Europe, Australia, and the Middle East.

This episode is our thank-you to you, our listeners.

Over the past six episodes, we’ve uncovered the hidden fears shaping our digital and physical worlds. From protecting children online, to the psychology of paranoia, surveillance capitalism, deepfakes, North Korea’s laptop farms, and the dark web.

In the next hour, you’ll hear the most powerful highlights from each of those stories. Think of it as a curated journey through vigilance, obsession, and the shadows in between.

Let’s begin.

🎶 Intro music composed and performed by Erik Williams. For commissions, email him at [email protected]

Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex Schärli, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke Schärli. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix.

Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance to shape where the conversation goes next. What do you want us to dig into?

🎶 Intro music composed and performed by Erik Williams. For commissions, email him at [email protected]

Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

Step inside the real dark web with Keven Hendricks, veteran investigator, author, and founder of the UBIVIS Project. From FBI and DEA task force cases to dismantling illicit marketplaces, Kevin reveals why trade-craft beats flashy coding, how crypto leaves breadcrumbs, and what investigators must know to fight overdose‑linked vendors.

Forget the “hooded hacker” myth. This episode dives into true case stories, practical tips for first‑responders, and emerging threats like web3 darknets. If you want hard truths, frontline lessons, and a clear‑eyed look at online harms, this conversation delivers.

Resources:

The Ubivis Project: https://ubivisproject.org/

Demystifying the Dark Web: https://www.thebluemagazine.com/new-blog/2022/11/22/demystifying-the-dark-web

American Police Beat: https://apbweb.com/2022/04/the-ubivis-project/

Report a Dark Web Vendor: https://ubivisproject.org/report-activity/report?t=civilian

Overdose Map: https://ubivisproject.org/overdose-crisis

🎶 Intro music composed and performed by Erik Williams. For commissions, email him at [email protected]

Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex Schärli, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke Schärli. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix.

Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance to shape where the conversation goes next. What do you want us to dig into?

🎶 Intro music composed and performed by Erik Williams. For commissions, email him at [email protected]

Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

🚨Could your next remote hire secretly be working for North Korea?

In this episode of Securanoia, host Brooke Schärli, PhD talks with Aidan Raney, CEO of Farnsworth Intelligence, about infiltrating North Korean “laptop farms,” the rise of deepfake job applicants, and the malware tradecraft fueling global breaches. From personal hardship to leading OSINT investigations, Aidan shares real‑world stories, practical HR defenses, and actionable security tips you can use today. Expect unsettling examples, hands‑on guidance, and a look at the future of OSINT and AI in intelligence work.

Resources:

Aidan Raney’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanosint/

Farnsworth Intelligence: https://www.farnsworthintelligence.com/

Alerts Bar Inc.: https://www.alerts.bar/

The OSINT Insider Newsletter: https://osintinsider.com/

🎶 Intro music composed and performed by Erik Williams. For commissions, email him at [email protected]

Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.