https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/epnapp/amazon-acquires-encrypted-messaging-app-wickr > Amazon has acquired encrypted messaging platform Wickr, according to announcements from Wickr and Amazon on Friday. > The move signifies a major shift in the ownership of a popular encrypted messaging service. Wickr offers a free version that is used by journalists, criminals, and the general public; Wickr also sells various paid products including a platform geared specifically for military communications and another for enterprises. Motherboard recently reported that Customs and Border Protection bought Wickr licenses.