A group of hackers has stolen personal information, including names, addresses, and photos, of thousands of children attending nurseries. The cybercriminals have targeted around 8,000 children associated with the Kido nursery chain, operating in London, the US, and India. They have accessed sensitive data on parents and caregivers, along with safeguarding notes, and are now demanding a ransom from the nursery. The hackers have even contacted some parents to extort money. The BBC has reported that the cyber criminals responsible for the breach have reached out to them and disclosed details of the attack on their darknet platform.
One parent, identified as Mary, shared that the nursery promptly informed them of the security breach. Mary recounted receiving an email from the hackers outlining the stolen information. She mentioned that the communication was professionally crafted without any errors, and although her partner works in cybersecurity and understands such incidents can occur, they appreciate the nursery’s response.
Kido and the Metropolitan Police have been contacted for comments on the situation by The Mirror. This breach follows a series of cyber attacks on supermarkets in the UK, with Marks & Spencer (M&S) and Co-op experiencing significant ransomware incidents in mid-April, disrupting services and compromising customer data. Harrods managed to fend off a hacking attempt, while a cyberattack on a food distributor caused stock issues for Aldi, Tesco, and Sainsbury’s.
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