UK.gov begins killing off passwords for 23 million users
Summary
The UK government is phasing out passwords for 23 million users in favor of passkeys. This initiative aims to reduce phishing attacks and significantly cut the government's daily SMS costs.
IFF Assessment
FRIEND
The move away from passwords towards passkeys is a positive development for defenders as it reduces the attack surface for phishing and credential stuffing.
Defender Context
This transition to passkeys represents a significant shift in authentication methods for a large user base. Defenders should monitor adoption rates and be aware of potential new attack vectors or user experience challenges that could arise during this transition. The reduction in password reliance is a positive trend for mitigating credential-based attacks.