Louvre Museum's Shocking Security Breach: World-Famous Institution Used Its Own Name As Password

Nov 06, 2025 05:45 pm CST

The prestigious Louvre Museum in Paris experienced a major security breach when thieves stole $102 million worth of jewels in a daring daylight heist. Investigations revealed that the museum's sophisticated security systems were protected by an incredibly simple password: "LOUVRE." This cybersecurity failure has sparked widespread disbelief online, including a reaction from Elon Musk, while highlighting critical vulnerabilities in cultural institution security protocols.