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Louvre Jewel Heist Exposes Major Cybersecurity Flaws

Louvre Jewel Heist Exposes Major Cybersecurity Flaws

First seen 2 Dec 2025, 18:33 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

On October 19, 2025, thieves stole jewels worth $102 million from the Louvre Museum in Paris, exploiting outdated security systems and poor password practices. The museum's video surveillance system used 'LOUVRE' as its password, highlighting significant vulnerabilities in its cybersecurity infrastructure. Following the heist, the Louvre plans to overhaul its security systems and increase ticket prices to fund renovations.

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