If awareness of internet security is so high, then why are we still using '123456' and 'password' to protect our accounts? Can 1Password – a sophisticated and simple password manager – be the encrypted answer for the 70% of people who regularly forget their passwords?

As people grow more familiar with the Internet of Things, smart home tech is set to proliferate. Yet while there’s a demand for certain specific devices, most people either don’t know how the tech works or are put off by high prices. So is the smart home revolution really around the corner?

High-profile data leaks over recent years have seen internet users wise up to the dark side of connectivity. In Germany, where privacy is highly valued, email provider ProtonMail is easing fears through end-to-end encryption, ensuring that neither governments nor hackers can access inboxes.

With every Google search, Amazon purchase and Facebook like, you generate a digital profile of your habits and interests for advertisers to target. It may seem invasive, but selling personal data is necessary to maintain free online services – so how can brands de-stigmatise the use of this info?