The recent Louvre heist continues to captivate social media users, sparking disbelief at the audacity of the robbery. The daring theft of eight crown jewels valued at €88 million (£77 million) within a mere seven minutes has left many intrigued by the French thieves’ tactics.
Surprisingly, reports have revealed that the heist was made possible by exploiting a major flaw in the Louvre’s security system. Shockingly, the world-renowned museum allegedly safeguarded its security systems with the password ‘LOUVRE,’ a detail uncovered by the French outlet Libération and other sources.
In 2014, the French National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) conducted security assessments at the Louvre and identified the weak password, recommending the implementation of a more sophisticated security measure.
Amidst the revelations, online users couldn’t resist poking fun at the situation. Mocking the simplicity of the password, individuals quipped about the need for stronger security measures. Meanwhile, it has been disclosed that one of the suspects apprehended in connection with the heist is a minor social media influencer with a penchant for motorcycles, who previously worked as a security guard at the Pompidou Centre.
Justice officials have identified the arrested individual as Abdoulaye N, a 39-year-old residing in Aubervilliers, a suburb of Paris. He faces charges of organized theft and criminal conspiracy in relation to the heist that took place on October 19.
Currently, four suspects are in custody, including three believed to be part of the four-man gang responsible for using a stolen truck equipped with a ladder and freight lift to access the Louvre’s Apollo gallery through a first-floor window.
