Researchers Recover $3 Million in Bitcoin from Decade-Old Wallet

A flaw in an outdated password manager helped crack the code after years of failed attempts.

Michael, the wallet owner, lost access to his 43.6 Bitcoins due to a corrupted encrypted file.
Joe Grand and his colleague Bruno discovered a flaw in the RoboForm password manager used in 2013.
The flaw involved predictable password generation based on the computer's date and time.
After extensive testing, they pinpointed the exact date and time the password was created.
Michael now has access to his Bitcoin, currently valued at $3 million.