Cyber criminals threatened to hold Paddington Bear to ransom after hacking into a showbiz talent company. The gang targeted The Agency, which handles promotion for the much-loved marmalade muncher.

On Valentine’s Day, the Rhysida ransomware group, believed to be based in Russia, demanded the West London firm pay a ransom to prevent sensitive data being released online. The company, which represents the estate of Paddington Bear author Michael Bond, refused to pay and called in cops.