Hackers exploit Meta AI support chatbot to hijack Obama White House and other high-profile Instagram accounts
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Sanya Mansoor, Dan Milmo
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Summary
Hackers exploited Meta's AI-powered support chatbot to hijack high-profile Instagram accounts, including Barack Obama's White House account, Sephora, and US Space Force chief master sergeant John Bentivegna. Security researchers and hacking groups shared methods on Telegram and X showing how to steal accounts. Meta confirmed the issue and said it was resolved after researchers exposed the vulnerability. The incident raises concerns about relying on AI for security measures such as password recovery.
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The targets ranged from Barack Obama's White House account to the beauty retailer Sephora and the US Space Force chief master sergeant, John Bentivegna.
Security researchers and hacking groups posted videos and screenshots of how to steal an account on Telegram, and a video shared on X appears to s
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