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UK Government Sets Timeline to Replace Passwords With Passkeys

UK Government Sets Timeline to Replace Passwords With Passkeys

The UK government plans to implement passkey technology for its digital services by the end of 2025, replacing SMS-based two-factor authentication. This move, announced at CYBERUK 2025, aims to enhance security against cyber-attacks on services like benefit claims. Passkeys utilize biometric sensors and public-key cryptography, offering phishing resistance and faster logins, while reducing operational costs.

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