iLearningEngines: When AI Can’t Stop a $250K Vanishing Act!

iLearningEngines, the AI learning automation firm, recently faced a cybersecurity incident involving a $250,000 theft. A threat actor accessed its network, deleted emails, and misdirected a wire payment. This incident may impact the company’s operations but is not expected to affect its full-year 2024 results.

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Hot Take:

When your AI-powered learning platform gets schooled by cybercriminals, it’s time to hit the books on cybersecurity. iLearningEngines might need to enroll in a crash course on how not to lose $250,000 to a digital pickpocket!

Key Points:

  • iLearningEngines fell victim to a cybersecurity breach resulting in a $250,000 theft.
  • The cybercriminals accessed the company’s network, deleted emails, and rerouted a wire transfer.
  • The incident is suspected to be a business email compromise (BEC) attack.
  • The breach is expected to impact the company’s quarterly operations but not the overall 2024 financial results.
  • No ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

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