Hackers Exploit Meta AI Support Chatbot to Take Over High-Profile Instagram Accounts

Summary

Hackers exploited Meta's AI support chatbot to gain access to high-profile Instagram accounts by simply asking the bot to change the email address associated with the target accounts. The exploit affected notable accounts including the Barack Obama White House account, the Chief Master Sergeant of Space Force's account, and Sephora's account. The incident highlights the significant security risks of delegating critical support functions to AI chatbots, as affected users report having no way to escalate their issues or recover their accounts.