Hackers are convincing Meta’s AI support chatbot to let them take over other peoples’ accounts: A video posted on X showed the step-by-step process to hack someone’s Instagram account. The hacker allegedly used a VPN to spoof the targets’ presumed location to avoid triggering Instagram’s automated account protections. Then, the hacker opened a chat with Meta AI Support Assistant and asked the bot to add a new email address to the target’s account. The chatbot can be seen sending a verification code to the email address provided by the hacker; the hacker then shares the verification code with the chatbot, which prompts the chatbot to show a button to “Reset Password.” The hacker enters a new password and takes over the victim’s account...

The exploit shows the extreme risk of offloading technical support to AI.

The AI support bot added a hacker's email, sent a verification code, and offered a password reset button. No access to the victim's email was needed.

Hackers simply tricked Meta's AI support into sending them a password reset email.

Several users on social media reported having their Instagram accounts hacked over the weekend. Meta's own support chatbot was blamed for allowing hackers to hijack accounts.

Does this count as vibe hacking?

Pricey Instagram handles were stolen and resold before Meta patched the exploit.

Apparently if you asked the bot just so, it would give you control of someone else's account.

Breach confirmed by Meta raises concerns about how safe it is to rely on AI for security measures like passwords

Meta’s AI support bot opened the door for Instagram hackers, a snafu that’s caused all sorts of embarassment.

Hackers exploited Meta's AI chatbot to hijack Instagram accounts by requesting email changes and resetting passwords, as revealed in a video shared on Telegram.

Im Frühjahr hat Meta einen KI-Chatbot für den IT-Support freigegeben. Jetzt wurde bekannt, dass der auch bereitwillig bei der Kaperung von Konten geholfen hat.

It remains unclear how many Instagram accounts were hacked

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