Passforios

Abstract

1. Introduction

Pass is an iOS client compatible with ZX2C4's Pass command line application. It is a password manager using GPG for encryption and Git for version control.

Pass for iOS is available in App Store with the name "Pass - Password Store", and both iPhone and iPad are supported.

2. Objective

Pass for iOS - an iOS client compatible with Pass command line application.

This project demonstrates how Swift can be applied to a real-world Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking problem.

3. Key Features / Modules

• Compatible with the Password Store command line tool.
• View, copy, add, and edit password entries.
• Encrypt and decrypt password entries by PGP keys.
• Synchronize with your password Git repository.
• User-friendly interface: search, long press to copy, copy and open link, etc.
• Support one-time password tokens (two-factor authentication codes).
• AutoFill in Safari/Chrome and supported apps.
• Support YubiKey.

4. Technology Stack

5. System Requirements

General requirements for this technology stack — check the README for exact versions.

• Xcode on macOS
• Git (to clone the repository)

6. Installation & Setup

git clone https://github.com/mssun/passforios.git
cd passforios

1. Setup your password-store (official Pass introduction)
2. Get Pass for iOS from the App Store or build by yourself
3. Setup Pass for iOS (quick-start guide)

Full setup instructions are in the project README.

7. Future Enhancements

Suggested extensions you can add to make this your own project.

• Add logging and alert notifications (email / Telegram)
• Write a threat model document for the tool
• Package it with Docker for safe lab testing

8. Viva / Review Questions

Common questions examiners ask for projects in this domain.

1. Which threat or attack does this project defend against?
2. What detection or protection technique is used and what are its limits?
3. How are false positives and false negatives handled?
4. Which cryptographic algorithms or security standards are involved?
5. What legal and ethical rules apply when testing a tool like this?

9. Source Code & License

This project is developed by mssun and published on GitHub under the MIT License. Please follow the license terms and credit the original author when you use or modify this code.