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Meta AI chatbot flaw lets hackers hijack Instagram accounts

Published 1 June 2026

A security vulnerability in Meta's AI-powered support chatbot was exploited by hackers to gain unauthorized access to a number of Instagram accounts, including several high-profile profiles, over a recent weekend. The company has since resolved the issue and is working to secure affected accounts.

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