Ubisoft’s upcoming blockbuster ‘Watch Dogs’ is a game that focuses a lot on the general failings of the online world as it is today, with some of the basics of online security still being ignored by internet users across the world.

The ability to hack and gain access to various government security protocols is pivotal should the protagonist succeed, whilst you might also find it necessary to distribute your affiliated crimeware across an entire society by accessing smartphones, tablets, pocket security devices and so on.

Many video games have looked to reinforce the bridge between the virtual world and reality, though few will have managed to succeed in similar style to that of Watch Dogs. It’s focus on digital security flaws and online hacking capabilities makes it a game that reflects the general attitude of society today.

With hacking becoming an all-too-familiar occurrence should vulnerable internet users fail to strengthen their online security, the market for internet security tools has grown and is slowly becoming an essential investment, from domestic users to corporate businesses and government officials.

Ubisoft probably aren’t intending for their latest project to act as an example to those who don’t make internet security a priority, although it’s likely that the general idea of someone from across the road being able to access your personal data, passwords etc. has enough of the fear-factor to persuade us to take action.