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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
June 07, 2019 How-To
Decrypting BitLocker volumes or images is challenging due to the various encryption options offered by BitLocker that require different information for decryption. This article explains BitLocker protectors and talks about the best ways to get the data […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
July 19, 2018 Product Update
We are celebrating 20 years of Passware with the biggest update to our flagship product yet, Passware Kit Forensic 2018 v1. From the all-new UI and faster GPU-accelerated password recovery to one-step memory analysis, we have improved […]
March 29, 2018 Product Update
New Passware Encryption Analyzer 2018 v1 Beta is a free tool that scans a system to detect protected or encrypted documents, archives, and other types of files. This application provides detailed information about any protected items found, including protection […]