Cybercriminals have stolen data on over 8,000 children attending nurseries in London operated by childcare provider Kido International, the hackers said on their dark web portal.
The gang, which calls itself Radiant, evidenced its claim by publishing the names, photos, home addresses, and family contact information of 10 children it said attended one of Kido’s 18 nurseries in Greater London.
When hackers go after hospitals, schools, or in this case nurseries, it feels like the lowest of the low,” Mantas Sabeckis, an infosecurity researcher at independent media outlet Cybernews said. Cybernews describes itself as using ethical hacking techniques to disclose cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
He added that the type of data reportedly stolen in this incident “could enable stalking, harassment, or even targeting families who might already be vulnerable.”
CNN has reached out to the Kido nursery chain for comment.
On its website, Kido says it is owned and operated by a group of parents from all over the world. “We now have schools around the globe, which bring together the world’s best early years practices to deliver the finest preschool experience for children and parents alike,” it says.