The 1.9 update significantly expanded the tool's compatibility and performance:
: An open-source security analysis tool specifically designed for locating AES encryption keys from memory dumps, with support for both AES-128 and AES-256. aes key finder 1.9 - by ghfear
Kael scrolled through an old, invitation-only forum thread until he found a buried link. No flashy banner, just a plain text line: . More information on current developments can be found
More information on current developments can be found on GHFear's Illusory Software Patreon . just a plain text line: .
It supports drag-and-drop functionality and can scan memory dumps, making it effective for games with more advanced protection.
| Feature | Description | | :--- | :--- | | | Works with Unreal Engine 4.19 through 4.27 (and potentially newer versions) | | Engine Version Detection | Automatically checks the target executable’s engine version to determine the appropriate scanning method | | Steamstub Detection | Identifies when an executable is protected by Steam’s basic DRM wrapper and notifies the user | | Significant Speed Improvement | Earlier versions could take several minutes to find a key; version 1.9 completes the task in just a few seconds | | Hex-to-Base64 Conversion | Includes a script to convert the extracted hexadecimal key into Base64 format, which is required by some decryption tools like UnrealPak | | Batch Automation | Uses a simple batch script ( RUN Find 256-bit UE4 AES Key.bat ) to automate the entire extraction process |