You Probably Have a Better Password Than the Louvre Did: Learn From Its Mistake
Following the notorious jewel heist, reports revealed the museum's security and password habits were shockingly poor. Could your password be just as vulnerable? For instance, using the name of the world-famous Paris museum itself as a password is dangerously careless.
The daring theft of over $100 million in jewels from the Louvre on October 19 attracted global attention. As of now, French police have arrested seven suspects, but the stolen jewels remain missing.
Security Weaknesses Exposed
Reports indicate the Louvre has experienced security problems in the past, including issues that would fail even basic cybersecurity standards. The French newspaper Libération revealed that the French cybersecurity agency ANSSI audited the museum's security in 2014 and 2015.
- The audit highlighted unprotected rooftop access, a detail pertinent considering thieves allegedly used a truck-mounted electric ladder to reach a balcony and break a window.
- The security software then was running on Windows Server 2003, which was already outdated and losing support from Microsoft over a decade ago.
One of the most significant flaws in the Louvre's cybersecurity was lazy password use.
Such vulnerabilities in physical and digital security facilitated a successful heist that could have been prevented with better protocols and stronger passwords.
Author's Summary
The Louvre's security failures, from weak passwords to outdated systems and unguarded access points, underscore the importance of rigorous cybersecurity measures.
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