Hackers likely hijacked over 20,000 Instagram accounts with Meta’s AI chatbot
Meta confirmed that a bug in its AI support chatbot allowed hackers to hijack over 20,000 Instagram accounts by tricking the system into sending password reset links to unauthorized email addresses. The vulnerability was active for a short period before being resolved by the company.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the security risks inherent in integrating AI-driven support tools into sensitive account management systems.
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