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Meta AI bot exploited to hijack Instagram accounts

Meta's AI support bot was reportedly exploited by malicious actors to gain unauthorized access to Instagram accounts. The vulnerability allowed attackers to add their own email addresses to existing accounts during the password reset process. This security lapse was initially circulated on Telegram channels before wider reporting. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential security risks in AI-powered customer support tools.

RANK_REASON Security vulnerability in a widely used product.

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    “On May 31, word began to spread on several Telegram instant message channels that Meta’s AI bot would happily add an email address to an existing account as pa

    “On May 31, word began to spread on several Telegram instant message channels that Meta’s AI bot would happily add an email address to an existing account as part of the bot’s standard password reset flow.” 🤦🏼‍♂️ # ai # meta # cybersecurity # instagram https:// krebsonsecurity.co…