Passware Kit new features & updates

Dell Data Protection and Dell Encryption software used to be an obstacle for computer forensics because the encrypted data was inaccessible while processing an image of encrypted drives. We are happy to announce that Passware Kit is the first software to recover passwords for Dell recovery files and decrypt data from disks encrypted with Dell Data Protection and Dell Encryption software provided that a Dell recovery file is available.

Memory analysis is an essential method of electronic evidence discovery. It allows computer forensics to decrypt hard disks and files and extract encryption keys and passwords. We are proud to introduce Passware Bootable Memory Imager – a new UEFI compatible tool that acquires memory images of Windows, Linux, and Mac computers.

The brute-force approach is the most time-consuming password recovery method. We are proud to share that we have introduced Mask attack that significantly reduces the time spent on password recovery by skipping unnecessary character combinations.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]