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Hackers Used Meta’s AI Support Bot to Seize Instagram Accounts

Source Krebs on Security

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Hackers exploited a vulnerability in Meta's AI support assistant bot used for Instagram account recovery to hijack high-profile accounts, including those of the Obama White House and the U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sergeant. The attackers tricked the AI bot into linking a new email address to targeted accounts, enabling password resets and account takeovers. The exploit relied on using a VPN with an IP address near the victim's usual location and succeeded only on accounts without multi-factor authentication (MFA). Meta responded by deploying an emergency patch and securing impacted accounts.

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