Oops, Your Wickr Call is Still Eavesdropping! Upgrade Now!

AWS Wickr users beware: your conversations might be more persistent than your last diet. Due to CVE-2025-13524, your audio stream could continue after hanging up. Update to version 6.62.13 to avoid unexpected eavesdropping. Let’s keep your secrets, secret!

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Published: November 21, 2025 8:36 pmAdded: November 21, 2025 at 1:03 pmAssembled by: The Editor
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Well, folks, it looks like AWS Wickr has been having a bit of a “butt dial” moment, except instead of embarrassing accidental calls, it’s an eavesdropping feature nobody asked for! Who knew your virtual watercooler chat could turn into an unintended podcast?

Key Points:

  • Security vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-13524 affects AWS Wickr’s calling service.
  • Affected versions include AWS Wickr, Wickr Gov, and Wickr Enterprise desktop versions before 6.62.13.
  • The bug allows for unintended audio streaming after a user thinks they’ve ended a call.
  • Users are advised to upgrade to version 6.62.13 to resolve the issue.
  • No workarounds available; the update is the only fix.

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