The Hermitage Museum in Russia announced on Monday that it was victimized by the theft of more than 220 works of art and jewelry worth about $5 million, the Associated Press reports on WashingtonPost.com.The suspicious nature of the crime was made all the more so by the fact that a curator at the museum died there suddenly as the investigation started, according to the AP.A statement released to the AP also hinted, albeit without specifics, that Hermitage employees may have played a role in the theft.“There are many strange aspects of this affair, but unfortunately, there is no doubt that it did not happen without the participation of museum staff,” the statement said. The Hermitage, which was started in 1764 by Catherine the Great, added that it is trying to upgrade its system of monitoring visitors and workers, admitting that the facility is not fully secured, according to the AP.Keep checking in at our Security Feed page for updated news coverage. Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe