Teen Hackers Nabbed: Nursery School Cyber Heist Foiled with a Twist
Two teenagers were arrested in Bishop’s Stortford for a cyber-attack on a London nursery group. The duo, dubbed “Radiant,” demanded £600,000 in Bitcoin after stealing data from the Kido nursery group. The Metropolitan Police has been working at pace to bring these culprits to justice. Stay tuned as the investigation continues.
Hot Take:
It appears that nursery rhymes aren’t the only things being exchanged in the sandbox these days. Welcome to the digital playground where nursery groups aren’t just for playdates and finger painting anymore; they’re now prime targets for teenage cyber-criminal masterminds. Who knew that nap time and ransomware could go hand in hand?
Key Points:
- Two teenagers were arrested for a cyber-attack and extortion attempt on a London nursery group.
- The attackers, calling themselves “Radiant,” demanded £600,000 in Bitcoin from the nursery group.
- Data compromised included personal details and photos of around 8000 children and contact information for their parents.
- The attackers had a brief moral epiphany, blurring and then claiming to delete the photos.
- Teenagers are making headlines for cyber crimes, with some reports indicating many young people are involved in online offenses.
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