Veteran police officer and counter terrorism strategist Marc Goodman discussed the future of crime and terrorism in a recent Ted Talk.
Goodman warns that "the flip side of the technologies we marvel at" provides criminals and terrorists with unprecedented abilities.
"Frankly, I'm afraid by what I see," he says.
Goodman's talk was brought to our attention by BI contributor Bob Adams, who has written a series of posts on future threats.
Criminals already have a tech advantage. During the 2008 Mumbai terrorists attacks, terrorists used mobile phones, blackberries, satellite imagery, satellite phones and night vision goggles.
The terrorists even built their own operation center in Pakistan to monitor international news outlets, the internet and social media in real time to give them "unparalleled situational awareness and tactical advantage over police and government."
Mexican cartels have deployed cell phone towers in all 31 states in Mexico that support a national encrypted radio communication system.
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