A recently dismissed IT contractor trespassed into the British Museum, shutting down several systems, including the ticketing platform. This incident has resulted in the closure of temporary exhibitions over the weekend, with ticket holders being offered refunds. While the museum remains open, access to paid exhibitions is limited due to the compromised booking system.
The contractor, who was recently dismissed, was able to get back into the building and shut down several systems including its ticketing platform, the museum said.
A British Museum spokesperson said: “An IT contractor who was dismissed last week trespassed into the museum and shut down several of our systems. Police attended and he was arrested at the scene. A man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of burglary and criminal damage, and has since been bailed, the force added.
BRITISH MUSEUM SECURITY BREACH IT ATTACK EXHIBITIONS CLOSED CRIMINAL DAMAGE
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