Is the best password a random combination of digits and numbers? According to researchers, there may be an even better way to protect devices against unauthorised access. They suggest that the way we interact with touchscreens is so unique it can be turned into a password.

With Apple Pay launching officially in October 2014, the world of mobile and contactless payments may have changed forever. But will we all prefer to pay with our mobiles over contactless cards? Zwipe wants to add security with a fingerprint sensor.

The average Briton now has 26 online accounts, yet uses just five passwords to keep them secure. It’s time for the password to die and BehavioSec hopes to land the killer blow with software that learns your interaction habits and turns them into a signature.

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?