EventCybersecurityJuly 2, 2026

Hackers Stole Instagram Accounts Simply by Asking Meta AI to Give Them Access

Hackers exploited Meta AI's account recovery feature to gain access to high-profile Instagram accounts. The attack involved simply asking the AI to authorize access, bypassing normal security checks. Videos and screenshots of the method were shared on Telegram.

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Hackers Stole Instagram Accounts Simply by Asking Meta AI to Give Them Access — AIBriefs