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Louvre Museum Jewel Heist Exploits Security Weaknesses

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On October 19, 2023, thieves executed a burglary at the Louvre Museum in Paris, stealing eight items of jewelry. They used a furniture lift to access a second-floor window and employed tools like an angle grinder to breach display cases. The museum has faced challenges in upgrading its outdated security software, which includes systems for video surveillance.