AI NewsHackers Simply Asked Meta AI to Give Them Access to High-Profile Instagram Accounts. It Worked
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Summary
Hackers exploited Meta's AI support bot to gain access to high-profile Instagram accounts by asking it to link new email addresses, bypassing the account recovery process.
Why it matters
This vulnerability highlights the risks of integrating AI systems with sensitive support functions, potentially allowing for one-shot account takeovers.
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| Simon Willison | Hackers Simply Asked Meta AI to Give Them Access to High-Profile Instagram Accounts. It Worked | 6/5/2026, 11:46:04 AM |
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