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A gang of thieves managed to steal historic jewelry worth $100 million or around IDR 1.6 trillion
Louvre Museum
which is famous in Paris, France.
This incident not only shocked the art world but also exposed very serious digital weaknesses at one of the world’s most prestigious institutions.
French media reports say the museum is suspected of having used its own name, ‘Louvre’, as a password for their surveillance system.
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This detail may sound counterintuitive, but it highlights how often people still rely on weak passwords, even in high-security places where they should be more careful.
As reported
Fox News
, a decade-old French cybersecurity audit reportedly showed worrying gaps in the Louvre Museum’s systems.
The Louvre is said to have run outdated Windows Server 2003 software and had unsecured roof access.
This bears a very eerie similarity to the way thieves recently used electric ladders to reach museum balconies.
The biggest error revealed was the use of the passwords ‘Louvre’ and ‘Thales’.One of the passwords was even reportedly visible on the login screen.This is like leaving the key under the doormat of the world’s most famous museum.
CyberGuy reached out to the Louvre for comment, but did not receive a response before the reporting deadline.
While the Louvre may have tightened its security since then, experts warn that password habits like this are still widespread among businesses and individuals.
Important Lessons for Personal Security
You may not have priceless jewelry to protect, but your personal data, financial information, and digital identity are just as valuable to hackers.
With the holiday shopping season upon us, cybercriminals are stepping up their attacks.They know millions of people are logging in, shopping online, and often reusing their old passwords.
To protect yourself online, follow these tips to improve your digital defenses:
– Avoid using your name or anything that is easy to guess.
– Mix uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.
– Change your password if the company you use reports a data breach.
– Avoid using sticky notes or digital files with unencrypted passwords.
Remember, security doesn’t just apply to cellphones or laptops.Your Wi-Fi router, smart home devices, and even your security cameras all have passwords that need to be kept in mind.
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