The British Museum temporarily closed several galleries and exhibitions after a disgruntled former tech contractor trespassed and disrupted onsite IT systems. The Metropolitan Police arrested the individual late last week after receiving reports of damage to the museum's security and IT infrastructure. Though a spokesperson confirmed efforts to restore normal operations, no additional details were provided. The museum, which recently reported a surge in visitor numbers, faces challenges due to this incident, which led to the cancellation of special exhibitions and ticket refunds.
The British Museum's galleries and exhibitions were temporarily closed after a former IT contractor trespassed and disrupted systems, leading to a police intervention.
The British Museum, home to 8 million artifacts, experienced a forced closure of exhibitions due to a rogue former employee accessing unauthorized areas and tampering with IT.
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