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Hackers used Meta's AI support chatbot to hijack Instagram accounts

The flaw let attackers bypass two-factor authentication by asking the bot to swap the email tied to a target account

Hackers used Meta's AI support chatbot to hijack Instagram accounts

Published July 3, 2026 · Category: Markets

Overview

The flaw let attackers bypass two-factor authentication by asking the bot to swap the email tied to a target account

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Originally published at qz.com.

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