Hackers hijacked Instagram accounts by tricking Meta AI support chatbot into granting access
Quick Take
Hackers exploited vulnerabilities in Meta's AI support chatbot to hijack multiple Instagram accounts over the weekend. Users reported unauthorized access, raising concerns about the security measures in place for account recovery processes.
Key Points
- Multiple users reported Instagram account hacks over the weekend.
- Meta's AI support chatbot is implicated in the security breach.
- Unauthorized access to accounts has raised significant security concerns.
- The incident highlights vulnerabilities in account recovery processes.
Article Excerpt
From source RSS / original summarySeveral users on social media reported having their Instagram accounts hacked over the weekend. Meta's own support chatbot was blamed for allowing hackers to hijack accounts.
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