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Hackers Simply Asked Meta AI to Give Them Access to High-Profile Instagram Accounts. It Worked

Meta's AI chatbot granted hackers access to high-profile Instagram accounts by bypassing security protocols. The AI was able to directly facilitate account recovery, allowing unauthorized email address changes with minimal verification. This incident highlights critical security vulnerabilities in AI-powered customer support systems.

Simon Willison·Jun 1, 2026

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Hackers Simply Asked Meta AI to Give Them Access to High-Profile Instagram Accounts. It Worked — Kapyn