Tech What are passkeys and why do UK cyber chiefs want us to use them? Published 7 days ago on April 24, 2026 By News24x7 Share Tweet Passwords have long been the default way we secure accounts online but the NCSC has said passkeys are a better option. Related Topics: Up Next OpenAI boss ‘deeply sorry’ for not telling police of Tumbler Ridge suspect’s account Don't Miss Biobank data leak caused by ‘a few bad apples’, boss tells BBC Continue Reading Latest Sports26 minutes ago Bath: Ben Spencer returns to face Bordeaux-Begles in Champions Cup semi Entertainment51 minutes ago Devil Wears Prada 2: Izzy Escobar joins Lady Gaga on soundtrack Entertainment59 minutes ago Spotify adds ‘Verified’ badge to distinguish human acts from AI Sports1 hour ago European Challenge Cup: Dragons flying flag for Wales against Montpellier Sports1 hour ago Ulster v Exeter Chiefs: Angus Bell and James Hume ruled out of Challenge Cup semi-final Sports1 hour ago Joe Allen: Swansea City leave door open for departing coach as Leon Britton and Kristian O’Leary stay on Entertainment1 hour ago How Banksy installed a statue in central London Sports2 hours ago Fifa Congress: Gianni Infantino attempts to orchestrate handshake between Palestinian and Israeli representatives Bussiness2 hours ago No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, says watchdog Travel2 hours ago EasyJet launches ‘book with confidence’ pledge as specialists promise no surcharges