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Passware Kit 2022 v2 Now Available

April 12, 2022 Product Update

Passware introduces a password recovery option for bcrypt hashes. The new version of the Passware Kit decrypts QuickBooks 2022 databases, bypasses Windows Hello protectors on Windows 11, and recovers passwords from Dashlane browser extension databases. On top of this, Mac version supports GPU acceleration with OpenCL technology.

A Deep Dive into Apple Keychain Decryption

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.

Passware Kit 2022 v1 Now Available

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.

Passware Kit 2021 v4 Now Available

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.

Passware Kit Mobile Demo Video

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.

New Articles on the Passware Knowledge Base

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.

Passware Kit 2021 v3 Now Available

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!

What’s the Best GPU for Password Recovery: AMD 6900 XT or NVIDIA RTX 3090?

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.

Passware Kit 2021 v2 Now Available

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.

3 Steps to Acquire Memory and Bypass Encryption

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.