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Meta’s own AI was exploited to hijack Instagram accounts
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Hackers could take over a target’s Instagram account by asking Meta’s AI chatbot to link a new email address.
Key facts
- Hackers appeared to have hijacked the Instagram accounts belonging to the US Space Force Chief Master Sergeant and beauty retailer Sephora, according to 404 Media
- Meta’s AI support chatbot helped hackers hijack Instagram accounts, as reported earlier by 404 Media
- The issue, which Meta says has since been patched, cropped up around the same time Barack Obama’s White House account on Instagram was hacked
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Summary
Meta’s AI support chatbot helped hackers hijack Instagram accounts, as reported earlier by 404 Media. The issue, which Meta says has since been patched, cropped up around the same time Barack Obama’s White House account on Instagram was hacked. This content isn't visible due to your cookie preferences. Meta rolled out its AI-powered support assistant in March, which is supposed to help with things like resetting your password, setting up two-factor authentication, and regaining access to your account.