Hackers Use Meta’s AI Bot to Reset Passwords and Hijack Instagram Accounts
Tue Jun 02 2026
IAM
Privacy
Social Media
cybersecuritynews.com
A critical logic flaw in Meta’s AI-powered Instagram support chatbot allowed attackers to bypass two-factor authentication entirely, not by cracking codes, but by simply asking the bot to hand over access. Over the weekend, high-value “OG” Instagram handles, dormant institutional accounts, and verified profiles were stolen in minutes, with stolen usernames listed for resale on […]
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