What’s new in Passware Kit 2024 v3

Passware Kit 2024 v3 introduces a new , streamlining the workflow for forensic professionals handling encrypted USB drives. This update enables password recovery for PrivateAccess, SecureAccess, and ENC vaults. The process is GPU-accelerated, reaching speeds of up to 8,000 passwords per second on an NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti.

Password Recovery for BitLocker Hashes
BitLocker decryption has been enhanced to support hash files extracted by third-party tools such as John the Ripper. Users can save the hash as a text file or use a hashcat file to proceed with password recovery using Passware Kit.

Instant Decryption of BitLocker Volumes Using FVEK
Passware Kit now supports the Full Volume Encryption Key (FVEK) for BitLocker decryption, in addition to the previously supported Volume Master Key (VMK). Users can specify the FVEK in the “BitLocker VMK/FVEK” field to instantly decrypt the volume.

Password Hint Display
Passware Kit 2024 v3 can now instantly extract and display password hints for a wider range of file types, making the password recovery process more efficient. Supported formats include Apple Notes and iWork files, FileVault2 accounts, APFS disk images, and Western Digital digest files.

Usability Improvements
The latest version of Passware Kit introduces several usability enhancements, including:

  • A new option in the “Clear and Reset” menu that allows users to reset all attack settings, preferences, file paths, and Agent network settings to their default values with a single click.
  • The ability to create unprotected Adobe PDF files after recovering the Owner password.
  • Enhanced password recovery options page with visually appealing icons.
  • The Passware Account portal now displays SHA-512 hashes for all installation files, ensuring the integrity of downloads.

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