Week 6

People can act inappropriately on the internet without worrying about facing repercussions right away because of the anonymity these platforms offer. Because they may hide behind digital identities, employees could feel more confident to engage in actions like cyberbullying, harassing, or disseminating false information. Second, the lines separating personal and professional activities have become hazier due to the increasing usage of personal gadgets and remote work arrangements. During working hours, employees could take advantage of company resources like computers or internet access, for their own benefit or to carry out personal activities unrelated to their jobs. the ease of contact made possible by social media, instant messaging, and email allows unapproved or unsuitable content to spread quickly. This can involve exchanging private company information, disseminating hearsay or rumors, or organizing illegal actions among employees. Lastly, both internal and foreign players have the ability to start the spread of cybercrime tactics including phishing, malware attacks, and data breaches. Malicious employees could take advantage of holes in the company’s security or trick other staff members into helping out with illegal activity. All things considered, cyber technology has clearly benefited workplaces greatly, but it has also created new opportunities for aberrant behavior, which businesses need to carefully watch out for and deal with in order to preserve a healthy and productive work environment.

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