Cyberattack on Kido Schools Exposes 8,000 Children's Data
A cyberattack on Kido Schools has resulted in the theft of data belonging to 8,000 children. The UK-based nursery operator was targeted by a group known as Radiant, who gained access to their systems and published children's profiles on the dark web, demanding a ransom of over 110,000 euros in Bitcoin.
The attack, which only affected Kido Schools' UK facilities, was carried out by the Radiant gang, who are believed to be relatively inexperienced. Instead of paying the ransom, Kido Schools alerted the authorities, leading to a London police investigation. Cybersecurity expert Jen Ellis suggests that Radiant ended their extortion attempt not out of moral reasons, but to protect their brand following public outrage.
Radiant did not directly infiltrate Kido Schools' systems. Instead, they bought access from another cybercriminal, whose identity remains undisclosed. After the stolen data was made public, Radiant faced severe backlash, prompting them to delete the photos and data, and issue an apology.
The cyberattack on Kido Schools has raised serious concerns about data security, particularly involving children's personal information. While the Radiant gang's attempt to extort money was unsuccessful, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of inadequate cybersecurity measures. The London police continue to investigate the matter.
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