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UPDATED Jun 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Jun 8, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
Meta says bug let hackers hijack 20,225 Instagram accounts
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Meta confirmed hackers likely took over 20,225 Instagram accounts via its AI chatbot exploit.
WHO: Meta
WHAT: Meta confirmed hackers likely hijacked 20,225 Instagram accounts using Meta’s AI chatbot exploit.
WHEN: Jun 8, 2026 at 10:31 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: A “bug” in Meta’s AI chatbot allowed attackers to hijack accounts without two-factor authentication.
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