How has cyber technology created opportunities for workplace deviance?

            Cyber technology has created more opportunities than ever before for workplace deviance. As technology has advanced committing deviance has become more complex yet easier to perform. Malpractice companies are now able to scam individuals over the phone or through a computer. This was impossible a few decades ago. With the rise of the internet, these opportunities became available and they are a massive problem around the world. Each year billions of dollars are illegally stolen from individuals. As computer software has advanced, scammers can now remotely access personal information without the individual being aware. Most individuals are robbed or have their personal information stolen without even knowing. White-collar crimes have become a new type of crime from the information age. Workers can gain more information than ever before and they can gain access to information that isn’t allowed. The accessibility of information is an ethical topic, yet crimes are continuing to be committed by workers who commit cybercrimes for financial or personal purposes. As cyber technology has grown the number of crimes has been rapidly increasing. There is more information than ever before and it has become apparent that these deviances won’t slow down. These opportunities will continue to be more transparent and available and companies or governments must implement appropriate measures to avoid breaches. Although awareness has been increasing to prevent cyber incidents individuals continue to find ways to breach systems and networks. The first known hacker appeared in the 1970s when he hacked into a phone line. In only fifty years the technology capable of causing such advanced infiltration methods has become available to almost anyone. In almost every instance, when new technology becomes available, individuals find ways to exploit and manipulate the technology for their own personal agendas. Cyber technology has advanced humanity as a whole but increased the opportunities for workplace deviances that cause workers to exploit their positions.