The Verge6/1/2026Tech1 min readUnited States
Hackers Could Hijack Instagram Accounts Via Meta's AI Chatbot
Quick Look
- Hackers can reportedly gain control of Instagram accounts by exploiting Meta's AI chatbot.
- The vulnerability allows attackers to link a new email address to a target's account simply by asking the chatbot, potentially leading to account takeover.
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Why It Matters
Hackers could potentially take over a target's Instagram account by exploiting a vulnerability in Meta's AI chatbot. The method involves asking the chatbot to link a new email address to the account.
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Hackers could take over a target’s Instagram account just by asking Meta’s AI chatbot to link a new email address. Hackers could take over a target’s Instagram account just by asking Meta’s AI chatbot to link a new email address.
Open Questions
- Has Meta acknowledged this vulnerability?
- What steps is Meta taking to address this issue?
- How widespread is this vulnerability?
- What is the success rate of such attacks?
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This article was originally published by The Verge.
