Teen and Man Arrested Over Cyber Attack on London Nurseries

Two arrested for cyber attack on Kido nursery, compromising data of 8,000 children. Met Police continue investigation into data breach.

By Content Team

Oct 8, 2025

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A 17-year-old and 22-year-old have been arrested in connection with a cyber attack on Kido nursery chain that compromised data of around 8,000 children. The suspects, taken into custody in Bishop's Stortford on Tuesday, face charges of computer misuse and blackmail.

Hackers allegedly used children's photos and names to demand ransom money from the London-based nursery chain. The breach exposed personal contact details of children, parents, and carers two weeks ago.

A group called Radiant initially claimed responsibility and threatened to release more profiles, but later appeared to delete the data following public backlash. Met Police specialist investigators continue working to bring those responsible to justice.

Source: Sky News

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