Startup claims secret method to unlock Bitcoin fortune, but owner declines offer
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A startup called Unciphered has developed a secret technique to crack encrypted IronKey USB drives worth millions in Bitcoin.
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One drive they want to unlock belongs to Stefan Thomas and contains over $235 million in Bitcoin. Thomas lost the password years ago.
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Unciphered reached out to Thomas to offer helping crack his drive, but he declined as he already has deals with two other teams.
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Unciphered succeeded in unlocking the same model of IronKey drive, but can't assist Thomas without his consent.
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It's unclear if Thomas actually wants help opening the drive or if he has access through other means, leaving Unciphered unable to unlock the valuable drive.