Kathmandu. The Louvre Museum in Paris, France, is one of the most popular museums in the world. It was recently in the news after a theft. On October 19, a robbery took place in the afternoon of the Louvre Museum. The theft of precious gems has now taken a new turn. This has raised questions about the safety of the museum.
In fact, one research has found a number of cybersecurity and maintenance problems in the Louvre Museum. According to a report by the French publication Libération, these decades-long problems were repeatedly reported but never fully addressed.
A major error in auditing
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According to the report, the first warning was raised in December 2014. When the French national agency Ancy audited the museum’s IT systems. This audit included the museum’s security network. It is connected to alarms, video surveillance and access control.
The French government agency presented a 26-page report. It found that the museum’s weak passwords and outdated systems allowed experts to gain access to the network. It found that simply typing ‘yghgh’ gave access to the video surveillance server.
While typing ‘tzbivk’, another software developed by the Thales group was unlocked. The agency issued a warning that there are many flaws in the security network. Which can allow hackers to easily access internal systems and change interest access or video feeds.
The agency advised the museum to strengthen passwords and upgrade its systems. However, the Louvre Museum has never publicly disclosed how many changes it has implemented. Another audit in 2017 showed similar problems.
Jewelry worth Rs 14.30 billion stolen in just 8 minutes
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The theft on October 19 took just 8 minutes. The four thieves allegedly stole 88 million euros (about Rs 14.3 billion) worth of jewelry. The thieves executed the entire incident in a filmy manner. Using a basket lift, they climbed the museum wall, smashed windows and smashed the display case before fleeing with the jewelry. Investigations are underway and several people have been arrested.
