Hackers Asked Meta AI to Give Them Access to Instagram Accounts. It Worked
4 hours ago
- #Meta AI security breach
- #AI support risks
- #Instagram account takeover
- Hackers exploited Meta's AI support chatbot to hijack high-profile Instagram accounts by requesting email address changes.
- Targeted accounts include Barack Obama's White House account, Chief Master Sergeant of Space Force's account, and Sephora's account.
- The incident highlights risks of using AI chatbots for critical support functions, with victims unable to escalate issues to human support.
- Meta's AI support rollout across Facebook and Instagram includes password reset and account maintenance capabilities.
- Hacking groups on Telegram shared evidence showing the process was straightforward, involving simple commands to the AI chatbot.