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Here's how hackers returned Meta's IA assistant to steal Instagram accounts. A simple request from the robot was enough to hijack a yet locked profile. Meta's IA assistant opened Instagram accounts on request The method left no voice as it seemed simple. The hackers engaged in a conversation with Meta's support robot. They then asked him to link the targeted account to a new email address. The robot ran without bunching, then sent a validation c…
How did hackers take over Instagram accounts?
Hackers used Meta AI chatbot to seize Instagram accounts A wave of account takeovers described in multiple summaries centers on a simple technique: attackers asked Meta’s AI chatbot to help them change details that enabled control of a victim’s Instagram account. The account compromise reportedly…
Prompt injection flaw in AI support tool enables social media account takeovers
Researchers show chatbot manipulation had redirected a password reset function, allowing hackers to seize high-value usernames unprotected by second-factor authentication. Attackers have exploited a vulnerability in Meta’s AI-driven support system for Instagram, enabling unauthorized account takeovers without breaching the firm’s core infrastructure. The issue stemmed from Meta’s recently introduced AI assistant for account recovery, which could…
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