Two men arrested over cyber attack on nurseries in London
Two people were arrested after a cyber attack on a nursery chain in London.
Expert officers from Met Police raided a series of housing properties in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire; Two people were arrested on suspicion of abuse and blackmail.
MET police arrested two people aged 17 and 22 at the scene and detained for questioning. Investigations about the incident continue.
This came after the police received a directing from Action Fraud on September 25th to a number of kindergartens on a series of kindergartens in London. It is claimed that cyber pirates use their paintings as well as the names of approximately 8,000 children in the Kido kindergarten chain to request ransom money.
Will Lyne, the President of the Economic and Cyber Crimes of Met, said: “Since these attacks, expert Met Inspectors are working rapidly to identify those responsible.
“We are aware that such reports may cause serious concern for parents and caregivers who are worried about the impact of such an event on themselves and their families.
“We want to assurance to the community and the affected that this issue continues to be taken seriously.
“These arrests are an important step in our investigation, but we continue to work with our partners in order to ensure that those responsible are brought before justice.”
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