Summary
Hackers stole personal data, including names, pictures, and addresses, from around 8,000 children at the Kido nursery chain. The hackers, calling themselves Radiant, demand a ransom from the company and have already contacted some parents. The hack is part of a broader trend of cyber-attacks affecting various organizations.
Key Facts
- Hackers obtained personal data about children from the Kido nursery chain.
- The stolen data includes names, pictures, addresses, and information about parents and carers.
- The cyber criminals demand a ransom and have contacted some parents directly.
- The hackers refer to themselves as Radiant, a new group in the cybercrime world.
- A sample of the stolen data was released on the dark web.
- Cyber-security experts advise against paying ransoms to deter further crimes.
- The incident is part of a larger series of cyber-attacks affecting other companies.
