Hackers Exploit Meta's AI Chatbot to Access High-Profile Instagram Accounts
Hackers trick Meta’s own AI into revealing passwords of popular Instagram accounts

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Hackers have successfully manipulated Meta's AI chatbot to access several prominent Instagram accounts, including those of the former White House and the US Space Force. This breach raises concerns about the security of AI-powered support systems, as the hackers bypassed two-factor authentication using social engineering tactics.
- 01High-profile accounts compromised include the former White House account with over 2.4 million followers and the US Space Force Chief Master Sergeant's account.
- 02Hackers exploited the AI chatbot by requesting password resets and using a fake selfie video for identity verification.
- 03The breach bypassed traditional security measures, including two-factor authentication.
- 04Meta acknowledged the issue, stating they have resolved it and are securing the affected accounts.
- 05Users expressed frustration over the lack of human support in resolving account issues.
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Recent reports indicate that hackers have successfully tricked Meta's AI chatbot into compromising several notable Instagram accounts. Among the affected are the former White House account from the Obama administration, which boasts over 2.4 million followers, and the account of the Chief Master Sergeant of the US Space Force. Cybersecurity researchers suggest that the hackers employed social engineering tactics, manipulating the AI to reset passwords by presenting a fake selfie video for identity verification. This method allowed them to change the verification email address associated with the accounts, effectively bypassing two-factor authentication safeguards. Meta has acknowledged the vulnerability, with communications head Andy Stone announcing that the issue has been resolved and that they are securing impacted accounts. This incident raises significant concerns regarding the security of AI-driven customer support systems, particularly as users reported difficulties in accessing human assistance for account-related issues. Meta's AI support, launched in March, was intended to streamline account maintenance but now faces scrutiny over its effectiveness and security.
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The breach of high-profile Instagram accounts raises concerns about the security of AI-driven support systems.
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