Hackers asked Meta’s AI chatbot to hand over Instagram accounts, and it did Hackers compromised high-profile Instagram accounts by exploiting a flaw in Meta’s AI support chatbot, which changed account email addresses without verifying the requester’s identity. This allowed attackers to reset passwords and take control of accounts, including notable ones like the Obama White House Instagram profile. Although Meta stated the issue was fixed, reports indicated that attacks continued afterwards, highlighting a vulnerability in automating sensitive account operations without robust identity verification.

• Hackers exploited Meta’s AI support chatbot to gain unauthorized access to Instagram accounts.
• The AI chatbot changed account email addresses without verifying the identity of the requester.
• Attackers could then reset passwords and take over accounts, often targeting valuable ‘OG’ usernames.
• Notable compromised accounts included the Obama White House Instagram profile.
• Meta claimed the flaw was fixed, but reports suggested attacks continued.
• The exploit bypassed traditional methods like phishing or SIM swaps, lowering the barrier to entry for hackers.
• The incident highlights the risks of deploying AI with real-world authority without adequate verification measures.
• Meta has been notifying affected users and securing compromised accounts. Continue reading https://thenextweb.com/news/hackers-asked-metas-ai-chatbot-to-hand-over-instagram-accounts-and-it-did