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Meta Confirms Hackers Hijacked Over 20,000 Instagram Accounts via AI Chatbot Exploit
Key Takeaways
- Meta confirms hackers hijacked at least 20,225 Instagram accounts via a bug in its AI support chatbot.
- The exploit allowed attackers to receive password reset links to unassociated email addresses, bypassing two-factor authentication.
- High-profile accounts compromised include Barack Obama's old White House account, US Space Force Chief Master Sergeant John F. Bentivegna, and Sephora.
- Meta resolved the incident on June 1, 2026, but potential data exposure includes emails, phone numbers, and direct messages.
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