Overview

• Radiant says it stole names, photos and addresses tied to about 8,000 children and posted profiles of 10 on a dark‑web site.
• The group claims to hold parents’ and carers’ details plus safeguarding notes and has contacted some families directly.
• The hackers told the BBC they want money, described the sum as not enormous, and framed the demand as compensation for a supposed pentest.
• The Metropolitan Police confirmed a referral and said enquiries are at an early stage in the Cyber Crime Unit with no arrests reported.
• The ICO says Kido has reported an incident that is being assessed, as the NCSC condemns the targeting of nurseries and issues guidance.