Forgot Password for 10 Years, $30 Million Bitcoin Locked Finally Accessible! (Summary)
Short Story:
A man named Michael forgot the password for his Bitcoin e-wallet for 10 years.
The e-wallet contained 43.6 Bitcoin, worth $30 million.
With the help of 2 cyber researchers, Michael managed to open his e-wallet and get back his Bitcoin.
Details:
Michael forgot his e-wallet password which was created using RoboForm software.
The file containing his password was corrupted, so he couldn't access it.
Michael asked for help from Joe Grand and Bruno, two cyber researchers, to assist him.
After months of trying, Joe and Bruno managed to find his password.
Michael was very lucky because the value of his Bitcoin had increased drastically over the past 10 years.
Lessons:
It is important to store passwords securely and easily remembered.
Use a trusted password manager software.
Write down important passwords in a safe place.
