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Hackers are exploiting Meta's new AI customer support chatbot to hijack Instagram accounts, including high profile handles like the Obama White House and a US Space Force chief. The trick: an attacker uses a VPN near the target's hometown,...
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Hackers are exploiting Meta's new AI customer support chatbot to hijack Instagram accounts, including high profile handles like the Obama White House and a US Space Force chief. The trick: an attacker uses a VPN near the target's hometown,...
Signaux d'alerte
- : A password reset email or code you did not request arriving in your inbox. Login alerts or new device sessions from unfamiliar locations or IP ranges. Your email or phone number being silently changed on Instagram without your action
Que faire
- 1: Enable the strongest multi factor authentication available on Instagram, ideally a passkey or hardware security key
- 2even SMS based 2FA would have blocked this attac
Source
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Source verifiee par Mythos Forensic Team
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/06/hackers-used-metas-ai-support-bot-to-seize-instagram-accounts/FAQ
Instagram Account Hijack via Meta AI Support Bot: How It Works and How to Stay Safe est une vraie arnaque ?
Oui. Traitez le message, l'appel ou la demande de paiement comme suspect jusqu'a verification via un canal officiel.
Quels sont les premiers signaux ?
: A password reset email or code you did not request arriving in your inbox. Login alerts or new device sessions from unfamiliar locations or IP ranges. Your email or phone number being silently changed on Instagram without your action
Que faire en premier ?
: Enable the strongest multi factor authentication available on Instagram, ideally a passkey or hardware security key; even SMS based 2FA would have blocked this attac
LegalAudit peut-il verifier mon cas ?
Oui. Lancez le chat gratuit et collez le message, le lien, l'expediteur ou les details de paiement.