Lost passcode for files encrypted using AxCrypt

[TechFreak99]

I have about 80 files that were encrypted using AxCrypt. The password was never set but just the passcode and its been awhile and I can't remember it for the life of me.

I've heard that the encryption isn't that strong and can be cracked in a short amount of time.

Is there somewhere I can get help to crack the encryption or is there a cracker software?

 

[TechFreak99]

Anyone that's board PM me your Email address and I'll send you one of the files and you can decrypt it. I got like 35 files in one folder. The same passcode must be for all of them. Thanks.

 

[Nothinman]

If I looked at the right page it looks like it uses AES so your only real option is to brute force the files.

 

[PokerGuy]

If it's using AES, you're pretty much out of luck, unless the password/phrase is very short. I don't know if AxCrypt uses AES or not....

 

[TechFreak99]

Yes it does use AES. And here is the link. http://www.axantum.com/AxCrypt/Security.html#Algorithms

 

[adeles78]

hi tech
did you solve? im having the same problem
damn

 

[Nothinman]

There is no solution besides bruteforcing the passphrase. Encryption is designed so that you need the passphrase to decrypt them otherwise it would be worthless.

Also, please don't resurrect 4 year old threads...