Hackers Exploit Meta AI Chatbot to Take Over High-Profile Instagram Accounts
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Wed, Jun 3rd 2026 05:26am - Karl Bode
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Summary
Hackers exploited Meta's AI support chatbot to gain access to high-profile Instagram accounts, including the Barack Obama White House account and the Chief Master Sergeant of Space Force account. By simply asking the AI agent to change the email address associated with target accounts, the hackers were able to bypass security measures. The article, reported by 404 Media, highlights a significant security flaw in Meta's AI-powered customer support system that allowed unauthorized account takeovers through basic social engineering of the AI itself.
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The claims coincide with a series of high-profile Instagram account takeovers, including the Barack Obama White House account, the Chief Master Sergeant of Space Force'
Hackers Simply Had To Ask Meta 'AI' For Access To High Profile Instagram Accounts
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