diff --git a/code/utils.py b/code/utils.py
index 17becd4..6e19e97 100644
--- a/code/utils.py
+++ b/code/utils.py
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ iv = b' ' * 16
 def decrypt_encrypted_key(password, encrypted_key):
     encrypted_key = bytes.fromhex(encrypted_key)
     if encrypted_key.startswith(b'v10'):
-        encrypted_key = b'peanuts'
+        password = 'peanuts'
         logger.warning(f'encryptedKey in config.json is encrypted using the default `peanuts` key')
     elif encrypted_key.startswith(b'v11'):
         encrypted_key = encrypted_key[3:]