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The Future of Cybercrime and Terrorism

Future terrorism uses new digital technology and organisational structures in order to achieve its goal, affecting critical infrastructure. Which technologies pose the biggest threats? How can we protect ourselves digitally?

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The future under fire, our safety at risk. Technology offers our society new opportunities but also leads to extreme danger. Groups with the wrong intentions can wreak havoc by attacking critical infrastructure. Our health is at risk. Pacemakers and hospital equipment are being hacked and 4D and bioprinters can become our biggest nightmares. It is almost impossible to keep up with the development of digital terrorism. But we might, if we take the right measures. This lecture can be combined with ‘Organisation of the future’. It can also be customised on request.

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From hacking hospitals to seizing control of the electrical grid, hackers are exploring technology for vulnerabilities. And the danger comes from far worse than stolen data or infrastructure disruption: biotech discoveries could easily be turned into weapons of mass destruction, while 3D printers could help criminals get their hands on easily printed guns.

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Topics that will be covered during the lecture

The danger of 4D and bioprinters

The terrorists of the future no longer need to smuggle weapons across borders. Online, they’ll be able to find the products they need to build any kind of weapon from lasers, to rockets, to nano-weapons. In the future, everything will be printed and assembled on the spot. As bioprinting improves, they will be able to print stockpiles of Ebola, lethal strains of influenza and many other unimaginable horrors.

Recruitment of terrorists

Terrorists will increase their use of the Darknet, allowing them nearly invincible anonymity, and even the most advanced investigative agencies can’t break through this veil of secrecy. And slick propaganda on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube is becoming the new normal for terrorist groups, enticing the disgruntled to extremism and violence.

Attacks on critical infrastructure

Terrorists of the future might launch sophisticated, simultaneous cyber assaults on critical infrastructure. By compromising water treatment, power, and hospitals simultaneously, they could sicken millions, overwhelming the system. By joining this biological attack with broad power outages and hospital hacks, they could kill hundreds of thousands of people.

Health at risk

Patients’ medical devices will soon be wirelessly connected via a central hub, allowing nurses and physicians real-time access to vital signs and treatment options. The terrorists of the future are paying attention, and the consequences are almost too frightening to consider. When a doctor can increase the drip rate on an intravenous bag or administer a dose of morphine, so too can a determined hacker.

The organisation of terrorism

The terrorism of the future will be hard to discover and even harder to stop. It will happen less and less from behind a rifle and more and more from behind a computer or a phone. Terrorists are becoming increasingly decentralised; they’re splintering into small, local, independent, self-financing cells. Even the most advanced tech can’t prevent an attack, nor can the most skilled intelligence services guarantee our safety.

Internet of Things under fire

Communicating freely, smart devices joined by the IoT promise great things. Experts, however, worry that the hyper-connectivity of the IoT-linked SCADA offers an easy target for malicious software and hackers. This is no small problem, and it’s not unlikely that we’ll see coordinated, simultaneous attacks on critical infrastructure in the future.

What measures can we take?

To strengthen our counterterrorism strategies, we have to adapt to contemporary threats. One way of doing this is by using cyber technology to shut down digital communication between terrorists. A major focus area in the fight against terrorism is prediction and prevention. Biometric recognition technologies, communication monitoring and the use of big data for prediction are powerful tools.

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International keynote speaker, trend watcher and futurist Richard van Hooijdonk offers inspiring lectures on how technology impacts the way we live, work and do business. Over 420,000 people have already attended his renowned inspiration sessions, in the Netherlands as well as abroad. He works together with RTL television and presents the weekly radio program ‘Mindshift’ on BNR news radio. Van Hooijdonk is also a guest lecturer at Nyenrode and Erasmus Universities.

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Performances

Below you will find some videos of various performances and interviews with, among others, RTL Boulevard, RTL News, VARA and BNN. More videos can be viewed here.

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Maarten Buikhuisen
Director of Global Solutions Heineken
Enthusiastic speaker, a good and versatile story. Everyone was ‘wowed’ by the lecture.
Patrick Steemers
Partner Deloitte
A dazzling journey through new technology. The enthusiasm and energy during his presentation, combined with the visuals, provided a successful kick- off to our event.
Henk Geveke
Managing Director TNO Defence, Safety and Security
Richard van Hooijdonk provides a dazzling presentation on numerous technological developments and their impact on society and the economy. Credible, high-speed and to the point. Inspires to think and act.
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Customs and the Tax and Customs Administration
With your presentation 'Trendz 2030' you awakened the customs organisation. At the end of the day it turned out that your presentation had made the biggest impression. You made sure the issues were put on Strategic Management’s radar.
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Lieutenant-General Royal Netherlands Airforce
The symposium ‘Pilots vs. Nerds, Airpower in the Information Age’ was a great success. Nothing but positive feedback from the participants. In no small part thanks to your commitment and dedication, we were able to achieve this result.
Roelof Hemmen
Presenter RTL news and BNR news radio
Richard van Hooijdonk is today’s foremost trend watcher. He explores how the latest technological developments impact each aspect of our lives, providing an exciting and sometimes disconcerting view of our future. And make no mistake; the future is coming at us with the velocity of a comet. Not only is Richard a child of the future; he is a great storyteller as well.
Rob Pols
CEO Atos
An impressive and noteworthy presentation for our employees and customers. The rate at which change is happening - which you eloquently brought across in your energetic speech - requires a disruptive approach. To be continued!
Leo van den Ende
CEO Sigmax
Richard knows how to interpret the new developments in an inspiring manner, while simultaneously outlining their impact. Our visitors were challenged and inspired. Richard, thanks for an exciting and 'wondrous-ful’ presentation!
Arjan van Dijk
Commercial Director Matrix Fitness Benelux
Great keynote that really opened our eyes. Sparkling and energetic, from beginning to end. Thanks Richard, for showing us this different view of the fitness market and its future.
Andreas Rentner
Swedish Ministry of Economic Affairs
With lots of energy, Richard inspired us about the bewildering future of ‘value-based’ healthcare at the Swedish Embassy in The Hague. Thank you very much!
Angeline van Dijk
Director – Zorg van de Zaak
Such an energetic and enthusiastic speaker! From the first few minutes, the audience hung on his every word when he spoke about ‘the future of healthcare.’ Especially the way he personally deals with these developments got people talking. It was a perfect start of our annual staff conference.
Gerard van der Vegte
Director of X-ICT
Richard's enthusiasm and inspiration were contagious. We’re still talking about it. He gave us food for thought; it was great to be able to share in his passion. He brought the future closer!
Rob van Veen
Commercial Director, Draka
The connections have been made. We now know how to participate, innovate and conquer new markets in a unique way. Thanks for the fantastic session.
Tessy Erns
Chairman Association of VPM
Richard van Hooijdonk was the perfect inspiration and he encouraged everyone to have an open mind! His enthusiasm, positivity and many tangible facts make him very credible.
John Verhagen
Chairman of the Executive Board ABAB
Highly recommended for any entrepreneur who wants to move with the times or rather; keep ahead of the times. Very inspiring.
Jan van Megen
Country Manager - Arjo Huntleigh Global Logistics
Richard is very interesting and a true visionary. He brings the future so close that you can almost feel it. We found it interesting to see where technology will lead and how it will change our company and our business models.
Peter Zoeteman
Managing Director, Maritime Technology
A great story, interactive, supported by many facts and anecdotes. He has convinced us.
Jan Struijs
Police
Richard van Hooijdonk’s contribution to the congress was particularly dynamic and inspiring! The participants experienced recognition, awareness and certainly, a wake-up call. There were no signs of a post-lunch dip! In short, an excellent contribution through a highly professional performance.
Joost Belt
Global Director – De Heus
Afterwards everyone was enthusiastic. Not only because of the way you illustrated the generic trends but also because of the way you applied them to the agricultural and livestock industry - the market in which De Heus operates.
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General manager Deltares
A spectacular kick-off to our ‘Away Day’. With many examples, he shows which changes are necessary to keep up with the technological developments. The presentation sparked many discussions throughout the day and inspired ideas for follow-up actions.
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Vice President Thales
Richard has inspired us and given us food for thought through his ‘own way’ of presenting - characterised by humour and interaction. It gives people energy, stimulates creativity and encourages thinking in opportunities.