SMRTR TechJun 1, 2026Reddit

Hackers hijacked Instagram accounts by tricking Meta AI support chatbot into granting access

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Hackers exploited Meta's AI support chatbot to hijack Instagram accounts, including the Obama White House's account and a U.S. Space Force official's account. By using a VPN and tricking the chatbot into adding a new email address, hackers reset passwords without ever accessing victims' original email accounts. Instagram says the issue is now fixed.

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