UK plans to replace passwords with passkeys on Gov.UK to boost security and combat cyber threats.

The UK government plans to replace passwords with passkeys on its Gov.UK platform to enhance security. Passkeys are unique digital keys linked to specific devices, offering protection against phishing and scams. This move, backed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), aims to improve national cyber resilience, reduce fraud, and streamline user login processes. Adopting passkey technology is seen as a critical step in response to rising cyber threats and high-profile attacks on retailers.