UK cyber chiefs say it's time to ditch passwords for passkeys - what are they?
Passwords have long been the default way we secure accounts online but the NCSC has said passkeys are a better option.
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Passwords have long been the default way we secure accounts online but the NCSC has said passkeys are a better option.
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