Thieves steal $100M in jewels from Louvre after museum used own name as surveillance password

Louvre Museum reportedly used 'Louvre' as password for surveillance system during $100M jewel heist. Learn how weak passwords ...

The Louvre was urged to upgrade security in audit before the jewel heist

A report, focusing on the 2018-2024 period, said the museum's investments prioritized "visible and attractive operations" at ...
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Ten essential works of art to see at the Musée du Louvre

The Parisian museum has recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons—so now is a good time to remember its greatness ...

Louvre heist in broad daylight amid apparent security lapses puts global museums on alert

The heist at the Louvre has highlighted the challenges of protecting highly valued works of art and other prized items, from ...

Password to Louvre’s video surveillance system was 'Louvre', according to employee

According to an employee with knowledge of the system, the password to the Louvre's video surveillance system was simply ...

You’ll never guess the Louvre’s onetime CCTV password. (You absolutely will)

A French court released a report Thursday slamming the leadership of the Louvre for its focus on headline-grabbing purchases ...

Louvre 'fedora man' had a surprising reaction to going viral, plus what we know about him so far

The mystery Louvre 'fedora man' has been unmasked as Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux. He was photographed outside the Louvre ...

Louvre vows to restore the imperial crown dropped by thieves during museum robbery

The diamond and emerald-studded crown of Empress Eugénie, which was found damaged near the Louvre after being dropped by ...

What to know about the 4 suspects in the Louvre crown jewels heist

Four suspects in the Louvre jewels heist have been charged and jailed. Three are believed to be part of the team that broke ...