British police have detained two suspects in connection with a significant cyberattack targeting a London-based childcare firm, Kido International. The breach exposed sensitive data on over 8,000 children, heightening concerns about data privacy and child protection.
The attackers, identifying as Radiant, utilized their dark web platform to disclose names, photos, and contact information of 10 affected children. Despite refusing to reveal the ransom amount sought from Kido International, the incident marks a disturbing trend of ransomware attacks troubling UK businesses in recent months.
The Metropolitan Police arrested the suspects, aged 17 and 22, in Bishop's Stortford following comprehensive residential searches. The two will remain in custody for further questioning. The breach under