UK to phase out passwords in favor of passkeys
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 10:00 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian UK
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre is recommending the use of passkeys over traditional passwords for stronger security. The Guardian reports that passkeys are resistant to phishing and breaches.
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