Hackers Exploit Bug in Meta's AI Chatbot to Hijack Over 20,000 Instagram Accounts

Meta confirmed that hackers exploited a bug in its AI support chatbot to take over more than 20,000 Instagram accounts by linking victims' accounts with unauthorized emails. The vulnerability allowed attackers to bypass two-factor authentication and request password resets for unassociated email addresses.

By Emma Roth · The Verge ·

Hackers Exploit Bug in Meta's AI Chatbot to Hijack Over 20,000 Instagram Accounts

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