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6.8 — HIGH
Over 20,000 Instagram accounts stolen in Meta AI support hack
Meta has revealed that over 20,000 Instagram users had their accounts hijacked in a recent incident where attackers used Meta's AI-powered support system to reset passwords. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
Over 20,000 Instagram accounts were compromised due to a vulnerability in Meta's AI-powered support system, allowing attackers to reset passwords and hijack accounts without two-factor authentication.
⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Meta's High Touch Support (HTS) tool
Attack Vectors
Exploitation of HTS' lack of email address verification
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: high
Who Is at Risk
Instagram users whose accounts were compromised
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Implement two-factor authentication for all Instagram accounts
2Regularly review and update account recovery settings
3Monitor account activity and report suspicious behavior to Meta
📦Affected Products
Meta's High Touch Support (HTS) tool
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