Meta's AI Chatbot Exploit Leads to Instagram Account Breaches
Hackers exploited Meta's AI customer support chatbot to gain unauthorized access to Instagram accounts. By requesting the chatbot to change the email address associated with a target's account, hackers were able to initiate a password reset without identity verification. This breach affected several high-profile accounts, including those of Barack Obama's White House account and the US Space Force chief master sergeant. Meta has since fixed the exploit and is working to secure impacted accounts. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in AI-driven customer support systems, which can be manipulated through social engineering tactics.