Metropolitan Police Arrest Two Teens for Ransomware Attack on London Nursery Group
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Two teenagers were arrested in connection with a ransomware attack on the Kido nursery group in London. The attackers, identifying as 'Radiant,' attempted to extort £600,000 in Bitcoin after stealing data from around 8,000 children and their families. The data was accessed via the nursery's Famly account, though the app provider confirmed no breach of its infrastructure. The attackers posted photos of some children on the dark web but later claimed to have deleted them. The Metropolitan Police, working with Action Fraud, arrested the suspects in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire. The investigation is ongoing.
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08.10.2025 11:30 1 articles · 2h ago
Metropolitan Police Arrest Two Teens for Ransomware Attack on London Nursery Group
Two teenagers were arrested in connection with a ransomware attack on the Kido nursery group in London. The attackers, identifying as 'Radiant,' attempted to extort £600,000 in Bitcoin after stealing data from around 8,000 children and their families. The data was accessed via the nursery's Famly account, though the app provider confirmed no breach of its infrastructure. The attackers posted photos of some children on the dark web but later claimed to have deleted them. The Metropolitan Police, working with Action Fraud, arrested the suspects in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire. The investigation is ongoing.
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The ransomware attack targeted the Kido nursery group in London.
First reported: 08.10.2025 11:301 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Met Police Arrest Two Teens in Connection with Kido Attack — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 08.10.2025 11:30
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The attackers, known as 'Radiant,' demanded £600,000 in Bitcoin.
First reported: 08.10.2025 11:301 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Met Police Arrest Two Teens in Connection with Kido Attack — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 08.10.2025 11:30
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The stolen data included names, addresses, and photos of around 8,000 children, plus contact details for parents and carers.
First reported: 08.10.2025 11:301 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Met Police Arrest Two Teens in Connection with Kido Attack — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 08.10.2025 11:30
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The data was accessed via the nursery's Famly account, with no breach of Famly's infrastructure.
First reported: 08.10.2025 11:301 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Met Police Arrest Two Teens in Connection with Kido Attack — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 08.10.2025 11:30
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The attackers posted photos of some children on the dark web but later claimed to have deleted them.
First reported: 08.10.2025 11:301 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Met Police Arrest Two Teens in Connection with Kido Attack — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 08.10.2025 11:30
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The Metropolitan Police arrested two teenagers in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire.
First reported: 08.10.2025 11:301 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Met Police Arrest Two Teens in Connection with Kido Attack — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 08.10.2025 11:30
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The investigation is ongoing, with the Metropolitan Police continuing to work with Action Fraud.
First reported: 08.10.2025 11:301 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Met Police Arrest Two Teens in Connection with Kido Attack — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 08.10.2025 11:30