Louvre's CCTV Password and Security Concerns Amid Heist
TL;DR
A report criticizes the Louvre's focus on renovations and art purchases over security, revealing longstanding vulnerabilities including outdated passwords like 'LOUVRE' for CCTV systems, insufficient camera coverage, and delayed security upgrades. The 2019 heist of priceless jewelry exposed these weaknesses, prompting calls for increased security measures, but no staff have been held accountable yet.
- You’ll never guess the Louvre’s onetime CCTV password. (You absolutely will) CNN
- Password to Louvre’s video surveillance system was 'Louvre', according to employee abcnews.go.com
- Louvre heist suspect is social media star and former museum guard, reports say The Guardian
- Louvre Heist: What to Know About the Suspects and Investigation The New York Times
- The Louvre was urged to upgrade security in audit before the jewel heist NBC News
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