DEVELOPING: Hackers Steal Personal Data of Thousands of Children in Nursery Breach.

Breaking News: Hackers Steal Personal Data of Thousands of Children in Nursery Breach Hackers have stolen the personal data of around 8,000 children from the Kido nursery chain, including their names, pictures and addresses. The cyber criminals claim to be using this highly sensitive information to demand a ransom from the company. The hackers, who call themselves Radiant, say they also have information about the children's parents and carers as well as safeguarding notes. They claim to have contacted some parents by phone as part of their extortion tactics. Kido has 18 sites in and around London, with more locations in the US and India. An employee at one of the nurseries confirmed that they had been notified of a data breach. Cyber-security firm Check Point described the targeting of nurseries as "an absolute new low". One of its experts said: "To deliberately put children and schools in the firing line, is indefensible." The BBC has contacted Kido for comment but it has yet to confirm the hackers' claims. This is a developing story and we will bring you updates as more information becomes available. This is a breaking news story and will be updated as further details emerge. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*