In this episode, we explore why security in digital environments is not only about technical threats, but also about how individuals perceive and interpret risk. From phishing scams and data breaches to disinformation and institutional trust, perception plays a central role in shaping behavior, decision-making, and public responses to uncertainty.

References and suggested readings:

• Buzan, Barry; Wæver, Ole; de Wilde, Jaap. Security: A New Framework for Analysis.

• Beck, Ulrich. Risk Society: Towards a New Modernity.

• Castells, Manuel. The Rise of the Network Society.

DisinfoScope is a research-driven project exploring how digital security, disinformation, and governance shape perception, trust, and behavior in contemporary societies. This introductory episode presents the core ideas behind the project and outlines its research focus, beginning with an exploratory study in Brazil and expanding toward a broader international perspective.