Perhaps the fear of those was less because it wasn't instant access on as many levels. I don't know. Just like most anything humans devise, cyberspace is a double edged sword.
Corruption already exists.
The questions go on and on. The task is a huge one, but one that people are slowly answering the call to try and tackle. Humans love new frontiers, we love to conquer them, and I don't think that we won't try to conquer this ever expanding one. Keep your head down, do what you know, and hope it is all headed someplace good. I hope we are up to it.