Topic
security-breach
Artificial Intelligence #meta#instagram
Meta confirms thousands of Instagram accounts were hacked by abusing its AI chatbot
Meta confirmed that hackers abused a flaw in its AI chatbot to reset passwords for thousands of Instagram accounts, affecting at least 20,225 users. The attack exploited a bug that allowed the chatbot to send password reset links to unverified email addresses. This incident underscores the security risks enterprises face when deploying AI chatbots for account management and authentication.
Jun 14, 2026 2 sources
Technology Cybersecurity #hackers#cybersecurity
Cyberattack on Canvas Exploits Finals Week Stress
Hackers targeted Canvas during finals week, leveraging the stress of students and faculty to maximize impact. The attack by ShinyHunters disrupted exams and forced rapid responses from educational institutions.
Jun 9, 2026 1 source