Hackers have targeted a London-based chain of nursery schools and have demanded that a ransom be paid or they will release sensitive information onto the dark web, British authorities said Friday. Kido International, which operates nursery schools throughout London and at several other locations in the United States and India, “has reported an incident to us and we are assessing the information provided,” according to a statement from the Information Commissioners Office, Britain’s data protection agency. The BBC reported on Friday that hackers calling themselves “Radiant” had posted profiles of 10 children on the dark web, including photos and names and other identifying information, and threatened to post more profiles if Kido International did not agree to pay them a ransom. The Information Commissioners Office said that “the safety and privacy of children remains paramount, and we will work with our partners to understand the full impact of this incident and support those affected.”

Source: The Times September 26, 2025 17:18 UTC