Hackers exploited Meta's AI support assistant to gain unauthorized access to high-profile Instagram accounts, including those of the Obama White House and the U.S. Space Force. The attackers reportedly used a combination of VPNs and social engineering tactics with the AI bot to trick it into resetting account passwords and linking them to new email addresses. This vulnerability allowed them to seize control of the compromised accounts and deface them with pro-Iran messaging. AI
IMPACT Highlights critical security vulnerabilities in AI-powered customer support systems, potentially impacting user trust and platform security.
RANK_REASON Exploitation of an AI-powered support tool for account hijacking.
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