The technology has expanded opportunities for workplace deviance by providing new avenues for misconduct and amplifying existing ones. It has also allowed employees to act without accountability, while expanded access to sensitive information facilitates data breaches and intellectual property theft. Remote work, enabled by technology, reduces supervision and creates opportunities for time theft and resource misuse. Digital communication tools can be used for cyberbullying and harassment and employees with technical skills can engage in IT sabotage.

Cyber technology has democratized access to vast amounts of information, which, while beneficial in many contexts, also presents significant opportunities for workplace deviance. Employees can now effortlessly access and distribute large quantities of confidential data, thereby lowering the barriers to data breaches and intellectual property theft. The ease with which digital content can be copied, shared, and disseminated amplifies the potential for misuse, whether driven by personal enrichment, competitive advantage, or malicious intent. This accessibility, coupled with the inherent challenges in monitoring digital interactions, creates a conducive environment for unethical conduct.

The increasing prevalence of remote work, enabled by advancements in cyber technology, further complicates the issue by reducing traditional supervisory oversight. While remote work arrangements offer considerable flexibility and convenience, they also open doors to various forms of workplace deviance, including time theft, the improper use of company resources, and other policy violations. The absence of a physical office environment may tempt employees to engage in activities that undermine productivity or contravene established company protocols. Moreover, technically proficient employees may exploit their skills to engage in IT sabotage, such as introducing malware or erasing critical data, which can inflict substantial harm on the organization. Consequently, cyber technology has inadvertently broadened the landscape of workplace deviance, furnishing employees with new tools and increased opportunities to engage in misconduct, thereby posing significant challenges to organizational integrity and security.