Amazon acquired encrypted messaging application “Wickr”

Amazon acquired encrypted messaging application “Wickr”, the Signal-like encrypted messaging services were primarily used by the government agencies in the United States.

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Wickr is primarily designed for government agencies, military, enterprise and individuals.

The messaging app which was founded by Robert Statica, Kara Coppa, Christopher Howell, Nico Sell, York Sell in 2012, has apps based on different customer needs.

The app lets users exchange end-to-end encrypted and content-expiring messages, including photos, videos, and file attachments.

Wickr has several apps including Wickr Pro, Wickr RAM, and Wickr Enterprise, Wickr Me. WickrRAM was specifically designed keeping in the mind the military.

It is believed that the app stays secure even in the harshest environment whereas the Wickr Enterprise was created for companies with larger workforces.