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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.

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Passware Kit Mobile 2026 v4 Now Available

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.

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BitLocker Decryption Today: YellowKey Explained and Where Passware Steps In

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.

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Passware Kit Mobile 2026 v3 Now Available

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.

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Passware Kit 2026 v2 Now Available

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.

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Passware Kit Mobile 2026 v2 Now Available

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.

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Passware Kit 2026 v1 Now Available

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.

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Passware Kit Mobile 2026 v1 Now Available

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.

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Passware Kit 2025 v4 Now Available

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.

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Passware Kit Mobile 2025 v4 Now Available

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.

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All About PDF Decryption

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.

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Passware Kit 2025 v3 Now Available

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).

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Passware Kit 2018 v3

November 08, 2018 Product Update

Passware Kit 2018 v3 recovers passwords for macOS Mojave keychains, MS Office 2019 files, and QuickBooks 2019 databases. It also introduces password recovery for Bitcoin Electrum wallets, 1Password OPVault and Online databases, and hard disks protected with Symantec Endpoint Encryption. The new version provides tools necessary for easy management of Passware Kit Agent clusters and […]

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5 Tips for Discovering and Analyzing Encrypted Electronic Evidence

October 31, 2018 How-To

Passware offers a free tool, Encryption Analyzer, that scans computers and network drives, finds encrypted files and hard disk images, and lists them along with other related information, such as encryption type, password recovery complexity, and MD5 hash. This module is also integrated into all editions of Passware Kit to allow for immediate decryption of […]

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Passware Kit 2018 v2

October 03, 2018 Product Update

Passware Kit 2018 v2 becomes the first commercial forensic software to recover passwords for Bitcoin wallets. It also features instant decryption of APFS disks via analysis of iCloud or iTunes backups. The new version instantly removes passwords for QuickBooks 2018 and introduces improvements to core Passware Kit modules: Encryption Analyzer and Dictionary attack. What’s New […]

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