Passware Kit 2026 v4 Now Available
October 20, 2026 Product Update
Passware Kit 2026 v4 brings a major update to BitLocker decryption, saves output in E01, and decrypts eCryptfs.
October 20, 2026 Product Update
Passware Kit 2026 v4 brings a major update to BitLocker decryption, saves output in E01, and decrypts eCryptfs.
October 01, 2026 Product Update
Passware Kit Mobile now recovers passcodes and extracts data from 24 Samsung Galaxy Watch models across the Watch 4, 5, and 6 series, all built on the Exynos W920 or W930 SoC with eMMC storage.
September 15, 2026 How-To
The evolving security architecture of Steganos Data Safe cuts both ways: it raises the bar against unauthorized access, while also introducing new “shortcuts” that can be exploited during decryption. Learn how Passware Kit leverages these vulnerabilities to gain access to encrypted Steganos vaults.
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.
March 08, 2022 How-To
When it comes to the forensic investigation of Apple devices, a Keychain analysis is of particular importance. Not only does Keychain contain passwords from websites and applications, but it can also provide computer forensics with access to the same user’s other Apple devices.
December 15, 2021 Product Update
Passware Kit 2022 v1 fully supports the latest OS releases: Windows 11 and macOS Monterey. We are continually expanding the range of file types and applications that Passware Kit supports. The new version introduces GPU-accelerated password recovery for Acronis backups.
October 21, 2021 Product Update
Passware makes it easy to handle cases with multiple encrypted disks by introducing batch mode for FDE images. It allows users to configure password recovery settings for the encrypted images and processes them one by one without user interaction. AFF4 is also supported. Passware Kit will automatically send an email whenever a password is found or the recovery process gets finished.
July 28, 2021 News
Our team has worked hard to build the next generation of decryption solutions for mobile devices – Passware Kit Mobile. We put together a short 4-minute video to summarize the key features and licensing options of the product.
July 13, 2021 How-To
Did you know that we upload technical articles and useful tips to our Knowledge Base on a regular basis? For the last 12 months, we have added a dozen new articles to the database.
June 30, 2021 Product Update
We announced a Beta version of Passware Kit Forensic for Mac in 2020. Thanks to the feedback we received from our beta testers, we were able to resolve stability, performance, and compatibility issues. Now, we are proud to announce the release version of the Passware Kit Forensic for Mac!
June 16, 2021 How-To
No one can imagine an effective password recovery process without GPU acceleration. The race between AMD and NVIDIA GPU rages on, so the question “Which is best for password recovery?” arises with every single release of a new GPU generation.
April 14, 2021 Product Update
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.
March 04, 2021 How-To
Memory analysis is an essential part of digital forensic investigations. A memory image can contain passwords and encryption keys that allow computer forensics to access encrypted hard drives, files, emails, and other electronic evidence. However, to preserve this data in the memory image, it’s required to use forensically sound memory acquisition practices.
December 28, 2020 News
We put together a short video on the key improvements of Passware Kit Forensic 2021 v1.
December 18, 2020 News
We were anxious to run Passware Kit Forensic benchmarks to see if we could see a 2x gain in performance compared to the 2000 series.
December 16, 2020 Product Update
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.