DEVELOPING: Hack Exposes Children's Personal Data, Parents Warned to Take Immediate Action

Breaking News: Hack Exposes Children's Personal Data, Parents Warned to Take Immediate Action A group of cyber criminals has stolen the personal data of around 8,000 children from the Kido nursery chain, including their names, pictures, and addresses. The hackers are using this sensitive information to demand a ransom from the company. The affected nurseries have 18 sites in and around London, with more locations in the US and India. An employee at one of the nurseries confirmed they had been notified of a data breach. The hacking group, calling itself Radiant, claims to also possess information about the children's parents and carers, as well as safeguarding notes. They have reportedly contacted some parents by phone as part of their extortion tactics. Cyber-security experts are condemning the targeting of nurseries, describing it as "an absolute new low". Graeme Stuart from Check Point said: "To deliberately put children and schools in the firing line is indefensible." The Kido nursery chain has yet to confirm the hackers' claims. Parents are advised to take immediate action to protect their child's data. This is a developing story, with updates expected as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*