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TOOL · Email — Mindstream English(EN) · 7h

Meta's AI gave out user passwords. D'oh!

Instagram's AI support tool has been patched after a bug allowed hackers to trick it into granting access to user accounts. Hackers reportedly used VPNs to spoof locations and then exploited the AI to change account emails and reset passwords. While Meta claims the issue is resolved and affected accounts are secured, the incident raises concerns about the security implications of using AI for sensitive tasks like account recovery. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential security risks of AI in sensitive account recovery processes, prompting caution for AI tool developers.
SIGNIFICANT · Engadget English(EN) · 3d · [83 sources]

Meta's AI support chatbot made it ridiculously easy for hackers to take over Instagram accounts

Hackers exploited Meta's AI support chatbot to gain unauthorized access to high-profile Instagram accounts, including the Obama White House page. The attackers tricked the AI into changing the email address associated with accounts, bypassing standard security measures like two-factor authentication. Meta has since patched the vulnerability and is working to secure affected accounts, but the incident highlights significant security risks in deploying AI for critical functions. AI

IMPACT Highlights critical security risks of deploying AI for sensitive account recovery functions, potentially slowing adoption.