A significant data breach has occurred, affecting the Kido nursery chain, which operates in London, the US, and India. Cyber criminals have accessed sensitive information belonging to approximately 8,000 children. This includes names, addresses, and photographs of nursery attendees.

The hackers are reportedly using this stolen data to extort the nursery chain for ransom. They claim to possess additional information about the children's parents and carers, including safeguarding notes. Alarmingly, some parents have already been contacted by the hackers as part of their extortion efforts.

Kido has not yet publicly commented on the situation, but the incident raises serious concerns about data security and the protection of vulnerable individuals. The nursery chain is likely to face scrutiny regarding its data protection measures and response to the breach.