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Hackers Used Meta's AI Support Bot to Seize Instagram Accounts
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Hackers exploited Meta’s AI support bot to reset passwords and seize Instagram accounts, including those of the Obama White House and the Chief Master Sergeant of the U.S. Space Force. Instructions on how to manipulate the bot circulated on Telegram, allowing users to add email addresses to existing accounts.
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- Concern: The use of Meta's AI support bot to exploit account access highlights extreme negligence in security measures, raising concerns about the effectiveness of AI in safeguarding user data.
- Concern: This incident underscores a troubling trend where companies prioritize ad sales over robust security, suggesting a lack of accountability in AI-driven systems.