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Hackers use Meta AI support bot to hijack Instagram accounts

Hackers have exploited Meta's AI support assistant to gain unauthorized access to Instagram accounts. The attackers used a VPN to mask their location, then initiated a password reset and interacted with the AI chatbot to complete the process. This method allowed them to seize control of user accounts. AI

IMPACT Highlights a new vulnerability in AI-powered customer support systems, potentially impacting user account security across platforms.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes a misuse of an AI-powered tool for malicious purposes.

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    「 using a VPN connection with an IP address that is in or near the target’s usual hometown, requesting a password reset for the account, and then choosing to ch

    「 using a VPN connection with an IP address that is in or near the target’s usual hometown, requesting a password reset for the account, and then choosing to chat with Meta’s AI support assistant 」 https:// krebsonsecurity.com/2026/06/ha ckers-used-metas-ai-support-bot-to-seize-i…