Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts

Instagram's AI support chatbot allowed hackers to hijack accounts by faking locations and requesting email changes. Hackers used VPNs to mask their identities and prompted the bot to alter associated emails. Videos of the exploit circulated in Telegram groups among hackers and researchers. The incident involved notable celebrity accounts being targeted for resale. Instagram has resolved the issue and is enhancing security measures to prevent future exploits.