In society today, technology has changed the way that an individual(s) commits crimes. Crime, for the vast majority, was committed in person. Offenders would want their victims to feel scared and less likely to take an offensive action against them such as protection or calling the police. Now with technology advancing and the creation of the world wide web, the victim and offender connection is different. With the addition of technology, offenders are able to mask their identities. Cyber crime is something that the government is struggling to keep up with. As one software patch is fixed, another exploitation is found. Victims are constantly being attacked and exploited without the victims even knowing. Attacks such as those with malware can log a person’s keystrokes, capture information, and steal a victim’s username, password, and other critical information. Another way that interactions have changed is through telephones and crimes. Offenders tend to target aging populations with phone money scams. Offenders are calling saying that a certain amount of money has to be paid or a contest has been won causing the victim to mail cash or do transactions over the phone. Routine activities theory is a criminology theory that implies that crime is committed when three factors are present. They are a motivated offender, suitable targets, and a lack of capable guardianship. It has been said and proven that the user is the greatest threat. Individuals sometimes make themselves a target without even knowing. Posting vacation pictures while on vacation, although not a cyber crime, but is a way that offender’s and victim’s interactions have changed. Beforehand, offenders would case neighborhoods looking for houses that appear to be empty. Now, offenders can just search through social media accounts for potential targets. This makes it easier to find a target and minimize risk.