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Wednesday, 28 October 2026Updated 28 Oct 2026, 01:31 UTC
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Hackers reportedly exploited Meta's AI support chatbot to take over Instagram accounts

TechCrunch reports that several Instagram users said their accounts were hijacked after attackers allegedly manipulated Meta's AI-powered support chatbot into granting access. Based on the report, the incident centers on weaknesses in an automated support workflow rather than a new product launch or model release.