Meta addresses Instagram security breach linked to AI chatbot exploitation
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The Hindu Bureau
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Summary
Meta is working to secure Instagram accounts following a security breach where users reported that hackers gained access to their accounts using Meta's AI support chatbot. The incident occurred shortly after Meta began laying off thousands of workers. Users took to social media platforms like X and Reddit to share their experiences, including videos and screenshots of the breach. Meta has moved to downplay the security lapse.
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· 3 pulledMeta moved to downplay the security lapse, which came shortly after it began laying off thousands of workers from the week of May 20
Social media users took to X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit to share how they lost access to their Instagram accounts
Others began spreading videos and screenshots
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