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The Human Cost Behind Digital Threats |
Abstract
Too often, the human element is overlooked in cybercrime. Our keynote speaker, Hayley Van Loon, deputy CEO of Crimestoppers International, explores how criminal networks use digital platforms to recruit, exploit, and harm individuals, while emphasising the real-world impacts of financial fraud and cyber extortion. Hear why the focus of effective responses must transcend firewalls and technical defences, and instead should integrate cyber expertise with empathy, victim support, and building community resilience in order to address the human vulnerabilities that criminals exploit. Speaker Bio: Hayley Van Loon is a global security leader with nearly 20 years of experience in intelligence, security, and risk management. Her career began in Counterterrorism with the Australian Government, leading complex investigations and managing national security threats. She later transitioned to leadership roles in the U.S., overseeing intelligence operations across multiple sectors, including biotechnology, finance, and corporate security for Fortune 500 companies. Currently, Hayley is the Deputy CEO of Crime Stoppers International and Managing Partner of Harod Asia Pacific. She is a member of both the World Economic Forum’s Coalition for Digital Safety and the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime. She is also the recipient of the 2024 David Irvine AO Award for her contributions to the intelligence profession. |
