Instagram Notifies Users Targeted by Hackers Exploiting AI Chatbot Vulnerability

Instagram, owned by Meta, is notifying users who were targeted by hackers exploiting a previously reported vulnerability in its AI-powered support chatbot. The attacks allowed hackers to gain unauthorized access to victims' accounts, despite Meta claiming to have fixed the issue. No specific dates, technical details, or numbers of affected users were provided in the report. The incident highlights ongoing security risks associated with AI-driven customer support tools. The attacks occurred after Meta’s initial remediation efforts, indicating persistent exploitation attempts. The source of the hackers or their methods beyond chatbot exploitation was not disclosed.