Recent News About WISeID

Press

Feb 10, 2012 WISeKey Upgrades WISeID, the Swiss Knife of Digital Safety, with Secure Identities and Encrypted Facebook Messaging
WISeKey has upgraded and redesigned its WISeID Password and Personal Data Protector application, the Swiss Knife of digital safety. WISeID version 3S continues to secure Personal Identifiable Information (PII), data which contains unique identity and location details of an individual.
Jan 20, 2012 WISeKey Launches WISeID Generation C at the Sixth Global Competitiveness Forum in Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – WISeKey launches the WISeID special edition app designed for “Generation C” and coordinates its release with the participation of Carlos Moreira at the Sixth Annual Global Competitiveness Forum (GCF). Hundreds of business leaders, politicians, and intellectuals will converge in Riyadh from January 21-24 to take part in the GCF 2012 probing ideas around competitiveness.
Dec 14, 2011 WISeKey and The Bancorp, Inc. to Form a Joint Venture to Change the Way the World Pays
  Geneva and Wilmington, DE – WISeKey and The Bancorp, Inc. (“Bancorp”) (Nasdaq: TBBK) have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture to deploy and secure financial services internationally via the WISeID platform. Bancorp and WISeKey reached an agreement that would result in the integration of WISeKey’s Digital Identity Management platform into Bancorp’s technology infrastructure. This will grant Bancorp customers – both individuals and organizations – trusted identities, enabling them to complete online transactions with confidence, trust the identities of others, and the identities of the infrastructure on which the transactions run.
Oct 26, 2011 WISeKey showcases WISeID Digital Identity App at ITU Telecom World, bringing encrypted messaging to everyday communication tools, including Facebook
 GENEVA – Participation on the web puts us at risk of personal data theft. Hackers have infiltrated scores of networks by gathering innocuous details that flow freely on the web, and using that information deceptively. Encrypting personal messages is one means to help protect details from eavesdropping, phishing, and other deceptions. Encrypting private correspondence on social networks can also protect your personal information from being involuntarily used for advertising.
Sept 20, 2011 WISeID CGI Commitment Special Edition
  WISeKey is announcing the release of the WISeID CGI Commitment Special Edition, with integrated ID federation, which allows individuals to automatically generate their WISeID (or secure digital identity) from a social network profile. Participation on the Internet requires maintenance of dozens of different username and password combinations, which are difficult to remember and present significant security flaws. The new WISeID CGI Special Edition can help manage account credentials and reinforce personal ownership of profile details.
July 15, 2011 Real Madrid Signs Exclusive Contract with WISeKey
  WISeKey to exclusively distribute FC Real Madrid’s mobile content across China. The Chinese community of Real Madrid fans will access the best Real Madrid content via WISekey’s WISeID technology... “creating a mobile community of Real Madrid fans who choose to receive Real Madrid’s exclusive mobile content" using WISeID.
May 25, 2011 WISeKey Invited to e-G8 Forum in Paris
  WISeKey will promote "the Right to Disappear" initiative and the Android launch of WISeID. Recent identity theft in prominent consumer brands highlights the hazards of personal data exposure. The gap between a person and the authentication of a digital identity leaves millions vulnerable to dangers beyond identity theft and fraud.
May 3, 2011 "Comment WISeKey veut protéger votre identité digitale"
  Avec sa solution WiseID, déjà téléchargée par plus de deux millions d’utilisateurs, la PME genevoise veut même permettre à chacun de monétiser ses données personnelles.
April 18, 2011 Carlos Moreira Interviewed by CNBC’s Simon Hobbs on Using WISeID to Protect Your Privacy
  Discussing “the right to disappear,” Simon Hobbs asked Carlos Moreira about WISeKey’s encryption technology which offers governments, companies, and individuals services that protect data, communication, and authenticate identities.

VIDEO: "Do You Have the Right to Disappear?" : Carlos Moreira discussing protecting personal data.
April 05, 2011 WISeID version 2.3 Released
  WISeID integrated with Facebook Connect allows interoperability with the Facebook network and more focused application recommendations and connections.
January 27, 2011 "THE RIGHT TO DISAPPEAR"
  Swiss Style article discusses regaining control of your ID and personal data.
January 27, 2011 Using WISeKey’s WISeID May Have Prevented Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg’s Fan Page From Being Hacked
  WISeID is a unique application that protects an individual’s personal data and PII from hackers, and allows them to maintain control over who accesses their data.
January 26, 2011 WISekey, a World Economic Forum Global Growth Company, launches WISeID: a unique process for Personal Data Protection
  WISekey, a World Economic Forum Global Growth Company, launches WISeID: a unique process for Personal Data Protection.
January 6, 2011 Swiss Style Magazine on iPad using WISeKey’s WISeID for the World Economic Forum 2011 Davos Special Issue
  Swiss Style Magazine on iPad using WISeKey’s WISeID for the World Economic Forum 2011 Davos Special Issue.

Recognition

  • WISeID was ranked the #1 iPhone App in Utilities on Jan 26, 2011
  • WISeID was ranked the #42 in Top Apps on Jan 26, 2011
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