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AI chatbots can be exploited by hackers to gain unauthorized access to user accounts.

CybersecurityAISocial IssuesCultureJun 2, 2026score 0.652 posts · 2 replies across 2 instances
A BBC article reports that hackers have tricked Instagram's AI chatbot into granting access to others' accounts. This incident highlights vulnerabilities in AI chatbot security and raises concerns about user account safety.

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AI chatbots can be exploited by hackers to gain unauthorized access to user accounts.
Parent: AIEntity: AI chatbotsImpact: negativeDate: Jun 2, 2026 - Jun 3, 2026Target: AI chatbots can be exploited by hackers to gain unauthorized access to user accounts.

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#BBCNews - Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c98rzr72dpyo
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Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98rzr72dpyo?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into World @world-BBCNews
5 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Jun 2, 2026