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Čeština(CS) Nedávno byla prolomena řada instagramových účtů, včetně vysoce profilovaných jako Obama White House. Způsob útoku je zarážející svou jednoduchostí. Jak to fungo

Meta AI support flaw bypassed Instagram 2FA, allowed account takeovers

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

A security vulnerability in Meta's AI support system allowed attackers to gain unauthorized access to Instagram accounts, including high-profile ones like the Obama White House account. The exploit involved an attacker contacting Meta's AI support, falsely claiming their account was compromised, and requesting a verification code be sent to their own email. This method bypassed two-factor authentication by tricking the system into believing it was a legitimate account reset by the owner. AI

IMPACT This exploit highlights critical security risks in AI-powered customer support systems, necessitating robust verification protocols to prevent account takeovers.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes a security flaw in a product's support system, not a core AI model release or research.

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Meta AI support flaw bypassed Instagram 2FA, allowed account takeovers

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 Čeština(CS) · [email protected] ·

    A number of Instagram accounts, including high-profile ones like Obama White House, were recently breached. The attack method is striking in its simplicity. How did it work?

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