Hackers Exploit Meta AI Support Bot Vulnerability to Hijack Instagram Accounts

Hackers exploited a vulnerability in Meta’s AI support bot to hijack high-profile Instagram accounts, bypassing existing security measures. The attack method was demonstrated in videos before Meta addressed the flaw, though no specific dates for the exploitation or patch were provided. The incident targeted Instagram accounts, leveraging the AI bot as an entry point without requiring additional user interaction. No technical details such as CVE IDs, affected software versions, or exact impact metrics were disclosed. The primary consequence was unauthorized account access, though the scale of compromised accounts remains unspecified.