In breve
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,...
Come funziona
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,...
Indicatori rossi
- : 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
Cosa fare
- 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
Fonte
krebs
Fonte verificata da 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 e una truffa reale?
Si. Tratta messaggi, chiamate o richieste di pagamento come sospette finche non le verifichi da un canale ufficiale.
Quali sono i primi segnali?
: 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
Cosa devo fare subito?
: 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 puo controllare il mio caso?
Si. Apri la chat gratis e incolla messaggio, link, mittente o dati di pagamento per un triage.