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06/03/2026
Hackers didn't hack Instagram; they just asked Meta AI
Bitdefender
Hackers have reportedly found a way to exploit Meta’s AI-powered assistant to take control of high-profile Instagram accounts, including those linked to public figures, government organizations, and holders of valuable usernames.
According to online reports, attackers persuaded the chatbot to change account recovery email addresses, allowing them to reset passwords and take control of targeted accounts before Meta patched the vulnerability.
Key takeaways
- Attackers allegedly abused Meta’s AI support chatbot to change recovery email addresses on Instagram accounts.
- High-profile accounts, including government-affiliated and celebrity-related profiles, were reportedly compromised.
- Meta says it has fixed the vulnerability and is securing affected accounts.
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) reportedly prevented many takeovers.
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