by Oliver Haslam

Digital clutter is part and parcel of modern life. It can take many forms, from unused social media accounts to the photos you uploaded to a storage bucket ten years ago. If it’s something you still get value from, that’s great, but over the years you’ve probably collected accounts you no longer need. Clearing them out can be not …

by Sarah Brown

There’s a good chance that your social media accounts know more about you than your friends and family. It’s no secret that data is the key to marketing, and social media apps, rife with your personal data, are a gold mine for advertisers.

by Sarah Brown

More than 60% of Americans use social media platforms. Given their growing popularity, many websites now offer the option to sign in using social credentials instead of a username and password.

by Oliver Haslam

Over the years 1Password has become the place to keep all your passwords, but it can store so much more. I’ll show you how to use 1Password to keep track of just about everything.

by Oliver Haslam

Working on the go has become the norm, and while public Wi-Fi is everywhere, it isn’t always secure — but luckily, it isn’t too difficult to protect yourself. Here’s what you need to know to work safely on the move.

by Oliver Haslam

When you’re shopping online and you reach the checkout, there are a couple of thoughts that might cross your mind: are my details safe, and do I really have to type out my credit card number all over again? With 1Password, you can increase your online security and make the whole checkout process more convenient. Here’s how.

by Oliver Haslam

Email scams are nothing new. They’ve been around as long as email itself, and we’ve spoken about them before. One thing to watch out for in particular is spoofed email.

by Sarah Brown

Can social media quizzes and games expose your personal information to hackers? Here’s why you should think twice before sharing your results with the world.

by Sarah Brown

With so many accounts to keep track of, the temptation to reuse the same password is understandable. Sure, you might vary it slightly by adding a different number at the end or throwing in an exclamation point. But while this may seem like a solid plan for remembering passwords, it also leaves you vulnerable to password reuse attacks.

by Matt Davey

Password managers like 1Password are only secure if your team are actually using them, so the basics are really important. A password manager needs to automatically save your passwords, generate stronger ones and fill them accurately everywhere you need them. You also want your password manager to store more than passwords, things like secure notes …

by Sarah Brown

Password changes are often recommended to keep your account safe, with some companies enforcing them every 1- 3 months. We’ll put this myth to rest and show you why changing your password often doesn’t make it more secure.

by Oliver Haslam

1Password Families is a great way to spread security habits to those who need a little extra help staying safe online. If you want your loved ones to keep their passwords strong and secure, becoming your designated family organizer is the best way to do that.

by Jeffrey Goldberg

When every website you create a login for suggests a different length password, it can be tough to determine how long your password should actually be. You know that a longer password is more secure, but longer than what? 6 characters? 12 characters? 24 characters?

by Oliver Haslam

Phishing scams trick people into sending sensitive information like bank details or login credentials to a fake copy of a real site. Luckily, it’s pretty easy to stay safe. We’ll show you how.

by Oliver Haslam

A brute force attack is exactly what it sounds like: an attacker using sheer force of repetition in an attempt to gain access to a computer, website, or anything else that requires some form of authentication. Thankfully, it’s very easy to increase your protection, and we’ll explain how in just a moment.

by Oliver Haslam

Getting started with 1Password is the best decision you can make for your online security. Although it may take some time to unlearn bad habits, it’s worth it for the peace of mind and convenience.

by Oliver Haslam

Hearing the words “security audit” can be daunting, whether you’re on top of your security game or not. It’s inherently unsettling to be told you’re doing something wrong, especially when that something is as important as business security.

by Megan O'Brien

Many banking sites impose password restrictions and security measures that do little to increase user security, while ultimately making it more difficult for users to rely on password managers to fill their complex passwords.

by Oliver Haslam

We can’t speak for other password managers, but the short answer is: 1Password is very safe. The longer answer is that not only is 1Password safer than using no password manager at all, it’s far safer than any do-it-yourself solution – no matter how complex it may be.

by Jeff Shiner

1Password integrates with Pwned Passwords, a service that allows you to check if your passwords have been leaked on the Internet.

by Matt Davey

Data privacy scares and breaches are alarmingly common. Since 2016, there has been an average of one data breach every month – and that’s only counting the ones that are reported. So let’s talk cyber security and what you can do to ensure you’re protecting your personal information. Here are three simple measures you can take to help keep your …

by Rick Fillion

Stressful situations aren’t exactly uncommon when travelling – and if you’re an international traveler, a new worry you may be dealing with is the threat of a customs agent asking you to unlock your device and gaining access to your accounts and other information. When you’re as obsessed with privacy and security as we are, this is the stuff of …

by Jeffrey Goldberg

1Password is great for generating strong, random passwords for sites without you ever having to memorize (or even see) those passwords. But there are a few passwords that we all do need to remember. I have a small number of high security passwords — I wish I could say just one – that I need to remember. One, of course, is my 1Password Master …

by Sarah Brown

1Password has never been hacked. If it was, your passwords and sensitive information would still be safe. Find out why.