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Meta AI Instagram account hijacking
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Hackers exploited Meta's AI support chatbot to hijack high-profile Instagram accounts by tricking it into changing account email addresses and resetting passwords. The vulnerability, which Meta has since patched, was used to steal valuable Instagram handles and compromise accounts including @obamawhitehouse.
- Hackers asked Meta AI chatbot to switch email and reset password on target accounts without authorization
- @obamawhitehouse account was hijacked and used to post Iranian propaganda content
- Stolen Instagram handles were resold for profit before the exploit was discovered
- Meta patched the vulnerability after the attacks were reported
- Vulnerability discovered early June 2026
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