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.

The digital world is at a crossroads. Cybersecurity threats are evolving faster than ever. Consumer expectations around privacy are skyrocketing. And governments are introducing stricter and stricter data sovereignty laws. Furthermore, for a fourth year out of five, cybersecurity tops the list of risk management professionals’ concerns, according to the 2025 Allianz Risk Barometer.

Recent revelations have shaken the U.S. telecommunications industry to its core. According to reports from major news outlets like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, as well as confirmations from U.S. government agencies, a highly skilled group of hackers known as Salt Typhoon - believed to be backed by the Chinese government - has breached key components of the U.S. communications infrastructure. The group’s target?

We’ve got big news! Wire has acquired French document sharing company, Pydio. The vision behind this acquisition is to create an innovative, unified workspace solution that eliminates the tradeoff between security and productivity. Imagine a single app that allows you to video call like Zoom, chat like Slack, and collaborate on documents like Google Drive all without putting your data at risk - and we’re already hard at work making this vision a reality.

The recent revelations of China’s hack of western telecommunications providers across multiple countries are a red flag for corporate and government leaders who care about their sensitive data. The exfiltration of massive amounts of Internet data from western mobile and fixed line networks tells us that end-to-end encryption of internal data is table stakes, and that data protection requires a zero-trust, zero-knowledge, and post-quantum-friendly approach.

The Scottish Government’s decision to ban WhatsApp and other consumer-grade messaging apps for official business marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of secure and accountable workplace communication. This move, announced by Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, reflects the urgent need for transparency, data sovereignty, and secure communication channels in modern governance. At Wire, we couldn’t agree more with this direction.