28 stories tagged #Instagram

  1. Instagram AI Chatbot Exploit Exposes Critical Security Flaw in Meta's Automation
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    Instagram AI Chatbot Exploit Exposes Critical Security Flaw in Meta's Automation

    Hackers used prompt injection to trick Meta's AI chatbot into handing over high-profile Instagram accounts, raising concerns about AI safety and the pace of automation at the social media giant.

    12h ago 2 min read
  2. Meta Fixes AI Chatbot Flaw That Let Hackers Take Over Accounts
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    Meta Fixes AI Chatbot Flaw That Let Hackers Take Over Accounts

    Meta resolved a security flaw in its AI assistant that allowed hackers to bypass two-factor authentication and take over high-profile Instagram accounts.

    21h ago 1 min read
  3. Instagram AI Flaw Let Hackers Hijack Accounts
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    Instagram AI Flaw Let Hackers Hijack Accounts

    Hackers tricked Instagram's AI support bot into letting them take over accounts, including one used by Barack Obama. Meta says the issue is fixed.

    yesterday 2 min read
  4. New Zealand's Tim Payne Goes Viral Ahead of World Cup
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    New Zealand's Tim Payne Goes Viral Ahead of World Cup

    New Zealand defender Tim Payne's Instagram followers explode from 4,715 to 4.2 million after an Argentine influencer's campaign.

    yesterday 1 min read
  5. Hackers Exploit Meta AI Chatbot to Hijack Celebrity Instagram Accounts
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    Hackers Exploit Meta AI Chatbot to Hijack Celebrity Instagram Accounts

    Cybercriminals used Meta's AI support bot to steal valuable accounts, including a handle valued at $1 million. MFA proved an effective defense.

    yesterday 1 min read
  6. Lewandowski to Depart Barcelona After Four Seasons
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    Lewandowski to Depart Barcelona After Four Seasons

    Robert Lewandowski announces his exit from Barcelona after four years, highlighted by three LaLiga titles and 119 goals.

    2w ago 1 min read
  7. EU Weighs Social Media Ban for Children This Summer
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    EU Weighs Social Media Ban for Children This Summer

    Von der Leyen proposes bloc-wide age restrictions on platforms like Instagram and TikTok to combat digital addiction in minors.

    3w ago 1 min read
  8. Instagram Ends Encryption: Messages Now Exposed to Meta
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    Instagram Ends Encryption: Messages Now Exposed to Meta

    Meta reverses privacy pledge, removing end-to-end encryption from Instagram DMs, sparking privacy and safety concerns.

    3w ago 1 min read