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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"A user-friendly alternative which provide stronger overall resilience."
— Jonathan Ellison , Executive
"Instead of you creating and remembering a shared secret, like a password, your device generates a secure key pair."
— Daniel Card , Other
"These physical security keys are totally resistant to phishing attempts and can't be intercepted or stolen by remote attackers."
— Niall McConachie , Executive
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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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