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SINGAPORE: Singpass users will be able to log in with passkeys from Wednesday (Jul 1), offering stronger protection against phishing and other cyberthreats.<\/p>\n
The Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech Singapore) announced the rollout on Tuesday (Jun 30), saying passkeys provide an additional security layer while maintaining a smooth login experience.<\/p>\n
The move comes as phishing remained Singapore’s second most common scam last year, with losses of almost S$40 million (US$30.8 million).<\/p>\n
Unlike passwords, which can be stolen, or QR codes, which scammers can trick users into scanning, passkeys work by verifying a private key stored on the user’s device against a public key registered in the Singpass system.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Because no passwords or one-time passwords are entered or transmitted during login, there is nothing for scammers to intercept \u2013 even if a user lands on a fraudulent website.<\/p>\n
Passkeys will be added to existing authentication methods such as QR login, face verification and SMS one-time passwords.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If a device is lost or stolen, the Singpass app and passkey on it will be automatically deactivated when the user sets up Singpass on another device.<\/p>\n
The initial beta phase is available to iPhone (iOS) users, and Android support will follow in subsequent phases. Users who have enabled notifications will receive a push notification in the Singpass app when the feature becomes available to them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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