Recent News About WISeID

Press

Feb 10, 2012
WISeKey Upgrades WISeID, the Swiss Knife of Digital Safety, with Secure Identities and Encrypted Facebook Messaging
GENEVA – 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. WISeID 3S has expanded its consumer protection features, including free email certificates for registered users and encrypted data backup on the Cloud.


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.


Oct 18, 2011
WISeKey brings encrypted messaging to everyday communication tools, including Facebook, using WISeID Personal data Protector and Digital Identity App
GENEVA –Participation on the web and in social networks puts us all at risk of personal data theft. Hackers have infiltrated scores of networks by gathering innocuous details about all of us that flows freely on the web, and using that information deceptively. Encrypting personal messages is one means to help protect our 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
The new WISeID CGI Special Edition with integrated ID federation can help manage account credentials and reinforce personal ownership of profile details.


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 19, 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.


April 18, 2011 VIDEO: "Do You Have the Right to Disappear?"
Watch the video of 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