Passware Kit 2026 v3 Now Available
July 23, 2026 Product Update
Passware has expanded its proprietary BitLocker decryption method for TPM-protected devices to support PIN recovery.
July 23, 2026 Product Update
Passware has expanded its proprietary BitLocker decryption method for TPM-protected devices to support PIN recovery.
June 30, 2026 Product Update
Passware introduces a new decryption method for the Samsung S20/S20+/S20 Ultra. Combined with existing support for the S10 and Exynos-based S20 series, Passware Kit Mobile now provides full coverage across both Samsung lineups.
June 04, 2026 How-To
With YellowKey getting a lot of attention in the forensics community, let us explain what it actually is, how it works, and what your options are when it doesn’t.
April 14, 2026 Product Update
Passware further expands its Samsung device coverage by adding the S10 series models powered by Qualcomm chipsets, as well as newer devices based on the Exynos 850 and 9610/9611 chipsets.
April 01, 2026 Product Update
We are proud to make BitLocker decryption faster and easier than ever! Passware introduces a new method that can decrypt TPM-protected BitLocker devices in just minutes using a single USB drive.
February 25, 2026 Product Update
Passware introduces a proprietary method that enables investigators to unlock and decrypt data from Samsung Galaxy S20, S21, and other recent models powered by the Exynos 990 (S5E9830) and 2100 (S5E9840) chipsets.
December 16, 2025 Product Update
In its final release of the year, Passware introduces a new solution for AMD Zen-based desktops protected with BitLocker and firmware TPM (fTPM), even when a PIN is set.
December 04, 2025 Product Update
Passware Kit Mobile now supports Samsung devices powered by the Exynos Octa 9820/9825 chipset, including popular models such as the Galaxy S10.
October 15, 2025 Product Update
Passware Kit 2025 v4 introduces instant password recovery and unlocking for Transcend Portable 2022–2025 SSDs. It now also supports Enpass, expanding its decryption capabilities to even more password managers.
October 08, 2025 Product Update
Passware Kit Mobile 2025 v4 introduces GPU-accelerated password recovery for Unisoc-based devices powered by SC9832E, SC7731E, and T310 chipsets – covering popular models from Acer, Alcatel, ZTE, and more.
October 06, 2025 How-To
With PDFs being widely used across industries and everyday tasks, what happens when access is lost? This article explains PDF encryption and the techniques used for password recovery and document unlocking.
July 22, 2025 Product Update
Passware Kit 2025 v3 decrypts BitLocker-protected devices with TPM chip in minutes. The process is supported on Windows x64 devices that use the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE).
August 13, 2020 Online
Decrypt Evidence Faster with Passware and Decryptum. Join Passware on August 13 at Arina Online Forum. We will discuss different ways to help you minimize the time spent on evidence decryption.
July 14, 2020 Product Update
VeraCrypt and TrueCrypt continue to be two of the most complex types of encryption to bypass. Both tools provide an option to use keyfiles for encrypting volumes.
June 22, 2020 How-To
VeraCrypt and former TrueCrypt are two of the most challenging types of encryption to bypass with regard to their popularity as full disk encryption software.
April 07, 2020 Product Update
Apple takes privacy, security, and encryption very seriously. While the latest improvements in macOS and iOS security help users to keep their data safe, they also create additional challenges for forensic examiners. All the latest Apple computers are protected with the Apple T2 Chip that provides an additional layer of hardware-based encryption, making it difficult […]
December 18, 2019 Product Update
Passware Kit 2020 v1 introduces a built-in Dictionary Manager, support for VeraCrypt GPT system encryption, and optimized decryption process for hard drives. The new version also extracts passwords from Windows 10/8 standalone systems protected with Windows Hello: PIN and Picture password. Decryptum™ Password Recovery In partnership with Comino we have developed Decryptum – ultra-compact liquid-cooled […]
December 03, 2019 Research
The Passware team has analyzed over 4 billion real user passwords and gathered data on the latest trends on password use. About the Research As sources of passwords, we have merged leaked passwords databases available over the internet, passwords recovered by our software, and passwords uploaded to our Password Exchange server into a single database. […]
November 19, 2019 News
Passware announces a new strategic partnership with the leading developer of forensic acquisition and analysis tools – BlackBag Technologies to provide full disk decryption in a new BlackLight release. Passware, the leading expert in encrypted electronic evidence discovery and decryption, announced a partnership with BlackBag Technologies ahead of their upcoming release of BlackLight. BlackLight quickly […]
October 02, 2019 Product Update
Passware Kit 2019 v4 instantly decrypts Symantec Endpoint Encryption (EPE) disks via live memory analysis, improves password recovery for VeraCrypt, and supports EnCase EX01 image file format. The new version also resets Windows Server 2019 Domain Admin passwords and saves MS Office 2013-2019 encryption keys after decryption. What’s New Instant decryption of Symantec Endpoint Encryption […]
August 19, 2019 How-To
Did you know that Passware Kit can create a snapshot of a password recovery process at any time and resume it on a different computer? Running a password recovery attack, especially for multiple files or drives, might be a long process that requires a lot of hardware resources. In some cases, it might be necessary […]
June 19, 2019 Product Update
Passware Kit 2019 v3 instantly decrypts LUKS volumes via live memory analysis, extracts passwords and other data from macOS High Sierra keychains, and is twice as fast in recovering iTunes backup passwords on GPU than previous versions. The new version also recovers original passwords for QuickBooks databases to provide access to sensitive data fields. Instant […]
April 02, 2019 Product Update
Passware Kit 2019 v2 extracts passwords and other data from macOS iCloud keychains, decrypts VeraCrypt volumes for Linux, and supports an additional LUKS encryption type. The new Passware Kit allows users to create a snapshot of a password recovery process at any time, so that it can be resumed later or transferred to a different […]
December 14, 2018 Product Update
Passware Kit 2019 v1 introduces Password Exchange — a new opt-in service that provides access to the list of passwords found by Passware Kit users worldwide. We’re continuing to improve capabilities of distributed password recovery. The new version introduces a built-in tool to view logs and detailed status information for Passware Kit Agents directly from […]