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Radiant Ransomware Targets London Nursery, Threatens Child Data Leak

9/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The ransomware group Radiant hacked Kido International, a London nursery, and demanded a ransom.
They posted profiles of 10 children and threatened to leak data on 30 more and 100 employees.
The breach affects over 8,000 individuals.
Kido International is investigating with the Metropolitan Police and the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Police advise against paying ransoms.

History

Historical Context

The 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack affected thousands globally, including the UK's National Health Service, revealing critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities. In response, the UK government allocated £1.9 billion to enhance defenses. The recent breach at Kido International, impacting over 8,000 individuals, underscores ongoing cybersecurity threats and fuels discussions on the ethics of ransom payments, shaping future policies and practices.

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Story summary

The ransomware group Radiant hacked Kido International, a London nursery, and demanded a ransom.
They posted profiles of 10 children and threatened to leak data on 30 more and 100 employees.
The breach affects over 8,000 individuals.
Kido International is investigating with the Metropolitan Police and the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Police advise against paying ransoms.

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