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The rise of the Internet has been a huge benefit to society, but there have been unexpected frustrations, like the need to juggle an ever growing list of passwords and logins. It seems a small price to pay, but at a time when Internet security is increasingly under threat it’s quickly become a major issue.

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A decade ago, the average person had just five passwords, while today the number is probably closer to 25, according to industry data.

So how do you manage all that information? The truth is, most of us don’t. We cut corners by using the same credentials for multiple websites or creating new ones every time they visit less frequented websites. As a result, the Internet has been left vulnerable, and it’s a safe bet the problem will only get worse as companies and governments look to do more online.