Securanoia

Cybercrime is no longer just about individual hackers. It has become a global business built on infrastructure, money flows, and organized criminal networks. In this episode of Securanoia, Brooke S, PhD sits down with Jethro Cornelissen, lead volunteer investigator with Cybercrime Atlas, hosted by the World Economic Forum, to reveal how investigators track and disrupt the networks behind scams, fr...

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke. 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 w...

Imagine a mind forged in the high-stakes skies of military aviation, now turned toward the invisible wars fought within the digital fortresses of Fortune 50 giants. Josh Mason bridges this dramatic journey from cockpit to command line, revealing how the operational discipline of a pilot dismantles the most sophisticated cyber defenses on earth. In this gripping episode, he exposes the brutal reali...

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke. 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 w...

When someone tries to bury their digital footprints in the deepest corners of the internet, Arica Kulm, PhD, shows how digital forensics can still drag those secrets back into the light. The conversation dives into her unconventional path, her patented dark‑web artifacts framework and rapid USB‑based assessment tool, and the high‑stakes realities of evidence handling, dark‑web investigations, and...

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke. 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 w...

Ayleen Charlotte, the woman who swindled the Tinder Swindler and became known worldwide through Netflix’s, "The Tinder Swindler," joins Securanoia to tell the real story behind her long‑running romance scam. She reveals the emotional tactics that pulled her in, from love bombing to secrecy to perfectly scripted manipulation. Ayleen shares the exact moment she realized everything was a lie and how...

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke. 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 w...

Loneliness is becoming a quiet public safety threat, and this episode of Securanoia pulls you straight into why. Host Brooke S., PhD and forensic psychologist Dr. Glenn S. Lipson discuss how disconnection fuels vulnerability and radicalization, illustrated through real‑world cases and threat assessment. They break down the science of our biologic need for connection and the modern forces exploitin...

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke. 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 w...

What if the internet is shaping kids’ brains in ways we haven’t even begun to grasp? Brooke S., PhD sits down with public‑safety veteran Bruce E. Quinn to reveal why developing minds are so easily pulled toward shocking and addictive content, and how he uses mind‑mapping techniques to help young people untangle complex online risks. They break down the early signs adults often miss and the simple,...

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 c...

What does it take to stay calm when the world tilts, when the mission is real, and when failure has consequences that follow you for years? MK Palmore, a Naval Academy graduate, former Marine officer, and FBI veteran who led major cyber operations in Silicon Valley, pulls back the curtain on the pressure, the discipline, and the moments that shaped his leadership. He explores the mindset that carr...

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 c...

Eva Benn shares how her path from Bulgaria to the US, living her American dream, shaped the way she understands people and their vulnerabilities. She walks us through an experiment where digital companions tried to guilt, isolate, and emotionally sway her, revealing how easily trust can be bent. This episode is a grounded, honest look at how to stay steady and self‑aware in a world that pulls at o...

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 c...

This episode drops you straight into the chaos with Brett Shavers, an undercover operative who’s survived violent cases, digital predators, and the kind of doxxing that turns your life inside out. He walks us through covert operations that feel like movie scenes and the child‑rescue work that still fuels his urgency today. Brett exposes how modern predators use grooming, sextortion, and even AI to...

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 c...

A veteran federal investigator who once discovered his name on a Hezbollah hit list sits down with Brooke Schärli to unravel the cases, close calls, and global assignments that shaped his life. From undercover work that helped shorten the Iraq War to the quieter but equally dangerous world of fraud and corruption, Ken shares the moments that tested him and the lessons that kept him alive. Along th...

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 c...

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 lik...

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 c...

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, s...

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 c...

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 f...