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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.
Woman Charged in $102 Million Louvre Museum Heist Breaks Down in Court as Investigation Expands
Nov 02, 2025 02:38 am CST
A 38-year-old woman has been charged and remanded in custody over the daring $102 million jewelry heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The theft, executed in just seven minutes using power tools, targeted historic pieces including Napoleon's emerald necklace gift and a diamond-studded diadem. While two suspects have been charged, three others were released as investigations continue into the audacious daylight robbery that shocked the world's most visited museum.
Louvre Heist Targets Gallery Housing $60 Million Diamond and Royal Crown Jewels: What We Know
Oct 20, 2025 02:35 am CST
A daring heist at Paris' Louvre Museum targeted the Apollo Gallery, home to France's crown jewels including the $60 million Regent diamond, Louis XV's crown, and royal artifacts. Thieves used a ladder to access the ornate gallery that houses some of the world's most valuable historical treasures, though officials haven't confirmed which items were stolen.