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Meta's AI powered support chatbot was tricked by attackers into changing the email addresses on Instagram accounts, effectively handing over account control. The bot failed to verify the true owner's identity, allowing hackers to initiate...
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Meta's AI powered support chatbot was tricked by attackers into changing the email addresses on Instagram accounts, effectively handing over account control. The bot failed to verify the true owner's identity, allowing hackers to initiate...
Indicatori rossi
- Support chatbot performs credential changes (email, password) without robust identity verification Attackers match your geographic region via VPN to bypass location based security checks Video verification (when triggered) can be bypassed using deepfakes built from your own Instagram photos
Cosa fare
- 1Enable two factor authentication (2FA) on Instagram right now
- 2prefer an authenticator app over SMS Limit public visibility of your home city, location tags, and personal details in your profile Watch your account email for unexpected change notifications and act immediately if one appears
Fonte
malwarebytes
Fonte verificata da Mythos Forensic Team
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/ai/2026/06/metas-ai-support-bot-happily-handed-instagram-accounts-to-hackersFAQ
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Support chatbot performs credential changes (email, password) without robust identity verification Attackers match your geographic region via VPN to bypass location based security checks Video verification (when triggered) can be bypassed using deepfakes built from your own Instagram photos
Cosa devo fare subito?
Enable two factor authentication (2FA) on Instagram right now; prefer an authenticator app over SMS Limit public visibility of your home city, location tags, and personal details in your profile Watch your account email for unexpected change notifications and act immediately if one appears
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