Archived Security through the greatest obscurity of all - The person who knew the passwords died (arstechnica.com)
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https://archive.ph/qyVYl :
'Robertson testified that Cotten stored the cold wallet on an encrypted laptop that only he could decrypt. '
'Following standard security practices by many holders of cryptocurrency, QuadrigaCX stored the vast majority of its cryptocurrency holdings in a “cold wallet,” meaning a digital wallet that wasn’t connected to the Internet. '
'British Columbia-based QuadrigaCX is unable to access most or all of another $53 million because it’s tied up in disputes with third parties. '
'Robertson testified that Cotten died of Crohn’s disease in India in December at the age of 30. '
'The affidavit was filed Thursday by Jennifer Robertson, widow of QuadrigaCX’s sole director and officer Gerry Cotten. '
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