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AI IntelligenceJun 6, 2026AI Intelligence
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Meta has confirmed that thousands of Instagram accounts were hacked after attackers tricked its AI chatbot into changing recovery email addresses.

The bot complied on request, and Meta is now notifying affected users. No malware was involved.

Data Cube AI EditorialSource: Hacker News
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Meta has confirmed that thousands of Instagram accounts were hacked after attackers tricked its AI chatbot into changing recovery email addresses. The bot complied on request, and Meta is now notifying affected users. No malware was involved.