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 ...

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 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 ...
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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 ...

The Louvre surveillance system password was ‘Louvre’

The Louvre had an alarmingly weak password for its security surveillance system when it was hit by a group robbers, who made ...

Louvre heist suspect's trial in a separate case postponed due to high media profile

A French court has postponed the trial of a suspect in the Louvre jewels heist due to media attention and fairness concerns ...

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 ...