When IT Hits the Fan: British Museum’s Rogue Contractor Chaos Unveiled
The British Museum’s weekend shenanigans involved a tech contractor turned wannabe James Bond. After being fired, he snuck in and played “IT Apocalypse,” leaving the museum in tech chaos. Police nabbed the midlife-crisis Bond, restoring order to the house of history. Stay tuned: Will the Rosetta Stone get Wi-Fi next?
Hot Take:
Looks like the British Museum got a new exhibit: “How to Give IT Security a Heart Attack!” Who knew a former tech contractor could turn the halls of history into a high-stakes game of hide and geek? Maybe next time the museum should invest in some ancient security measures!
Key Points:
- A former tech contractor tampered with the British Museum’s IT systems after being dismissed.
- The museum was forced to temporarily close some galleries and exhibitions.
- The contractor was arrested on suspicion of burglary and criminal damage.
- The impact on visitor numbers and financial losses is still unclear.
- The British Museum was Britain’s most popular attraction last year, with over 5.8 million visitors.
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