Attackers Used Instagram AI Chatbot to Gain Access to Users' Accounts
Attackers exploited Meta’s AI-powered support chatbot to reset Instagram passwords and hijack accounts without accessing victims’ email inboxes. Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked. A reportedly AI-enabled hacking incident that impacted Instagram account users was further complicated by a complete lack of clarity and transparency于
Attackers exploited Meta’s AI-powered support chatbot to reset Instagram passwords and hijack accounts without accessing victims’ email inboxes, according to Bluesky. Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked, as reported by the BBC. A reportedly AI-enabled hacking incident that impacted Instagram account users was further complicated by a complete lack of clarity and transparency on Meta’s end, according to The Hindu.
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