.MKF File Extension
BlackBerry Encrypted Media Key File
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What is an MKF file?
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BlackBerry devices allow users to encrypt the files stored on their SD (also known as media) card. When a user chooses to encrypt their files, the device creates a file named info.mkf, which contains the encryption key used to encrypt the files.
Most BlackBerry users will never encounter or need to use info.mkf. Digital forensics professionals sometimes use info.mkf to recover a BlackBerry device's password (if the associated SD card's encryption was set to either Security Password or Device Password) and the files stored on an SD card.
Common MKF Filenames
Info.mkf - The name assigned to BlackBerry SD card encryption keys.
How to open an MKF file
Info.mkf is not meant to be opened. Elcomsoft Phone Password Breaker allows users to use an info.mkf file to recover a BlackBerry device's password (in the scenarios described above) and decrypt the files stored on its SD card.