Meta confirms 1000s of Instagram accounts were hacked by abusing its AI chatbot

Meta confirmed thousands of Instagram accounts were hacked by exploiting its AI chatbot. The attackers used the chatbot to obtain account access tokens, allowing them to take control of the accounts. This highlights the importance of securing AI-powered systems to prevent abuse. Users should be cautious when interacting with AI chatbots and ensure their accounts are properly secured. Meta has not disclosed the exact number of affected accounts.