Meta fixes security flaw that let hackers use AI chatbot to access user accounts
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Rachel Goodman
Summary
Meta has resolved a security vulnerability that allowed hackers to trick its AI assistant into granting unauthorized access to user accounts, including high-profile targets like Barack Obama's White House account, Sephora, and U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sergeant John Bentivegna. The exploit was demonstrated through screen-recorded videos shared on X, showing conversations with Meta's AI chatbot detailing the hack execution. Regular users also reported similar account takeovers.
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· 3 pulledMeta says it has resolved an issue that allowed hackers to trick its AI assistant into granting access to other users' accounts, including high-profile individuals
Hackers used the tactic to target Barack Obama's White House account, beauty retailer Sephora and the U.S. Space Force chief master sergeant, John Bentivegna
Regular users also reported similar takeovers on X, even sharing screen-recorded videos of conversations with Meta's AI chatbot detailing how the hacks were executed
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