Security

The German Federal Office for Information Security clearly states that it is good security practice to update software as soon as possible when there are new fixes published by the software manufacturer. Similarly, the Cyber Resilience Act in section 56 states: “One of the most important measures for users to take in order to protect their products with digital elements from cyberattacks is to install the latest available security updates as soon as possible.”

Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES) is widely used for sending emails at scale, but traditional authentication with IAM User credentials can be risky and cumbersome. Now, Courier supports IAM Role authentication for Amazon SES, offering a new, more secure way to authenticate without long-lived access keys. This method reduces the risk of credential leakage and simplifies credential management by using temporary, automatically rotated credentials.

Throughout this series of blog posts, we’ve been focusing on how Wire Cells will change the secure workspace market with its ease of use and powerful real-time collaboration capabilities. By now, you know that integrating Cells’ real-time document sharing and collaboration with Wire’s full-featured communication is going to reset the bar for what users and organizations expect from a secure workspace platform.

‍ The average cost of a data breach for enterprises in 2024 was $4.88 million, marking a 10% increase from 2023. While various factors have caused the surge, one of the reasons is also vulnerable messaging apps. There's a common myth that using encrypted messaging apps is good enough to ensure secure communication that's immune to data breaches. However, that's not entirely true. In fact, even having a strong password is, at times, not sufficient for protection, as it cannot cover for human errors.

The recent cyber attacks targeting WhatsApp accounts of government officials worldwide highlight the dangers of using consumer-grade communication tools for sensitive roles. These breaches reveal critical vulnerabilities that cybercriminals are taking advantage of more frequently. It's time for government entities to rethink their communication protocols and prioritize security.

Multi-factor logins, forced log-outs, frequent password changes, and constant changing from app to app for every task – sounds right. What you don’t think of is ease of use and productivity!

Hello there, Wire Users! We’re excited to announce a new process that allows you to upgrade from a Wire personal account to a Wire Teams account. We wanted to empower our personal users by providing a seamless way to upgrade and access team features without losing your cherished history and contacts. With just a few simple steps, you can unlock a whole new world of secure collaboration!

The 2025 Allianz Risk Barometer has just been released, and it couldn’t be clearer that the threat of cybersecurity breaches is now the preeminent corporate risk point. And AI is raising the stakes of that risk even higher.

In today’s fast-paced world of digital communication, a seamless and intuitive user experience is more important than ever. At Wire, we’ve always been pioneers in secure communication, and with our latest iOS update, we’re setting a new standard. This update introduces a sleek, modern design and streamlined navigation to make your experience smoother and more efficient.

Last month, our CEOs Benjamin Schilz and Charles du Jeu, ex-CEO of Pydio and now Head of Engineering for the Wire Cells product, sat down to talk about the Pydio acquisition. Join Ben & Charles for an entertaining and informative chat. The conversation ranges from why Pydio was a perfect fit for Wire to acquire to their shared vision for the upcoming Wire Cells product.