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Hackers weaponize Instagram's AI helper to hijack accounts, Meta fixes flaw
technology1 month ago

Hackers weaponize Instagram's AI helper to hijack accounts, Meta fixes flaw

Hackers used Instagram's AI support chatbot to hijack accounts by spoofing location, requesting to link a new email, and obtaining a verification code to reset passwords; Meta says the issue has been resolved and affected accounts are being secured, while denying claims that world leaders' accounts were hacked. The incident highlights security risks when AI-driven recovery tools lack robust human verification and oversight.

technology1 month ago

Hackers Exploit Minimal Data to Hijack PSN Accounts

Insider Gaming reports a security flaw in PlayStation Network where attackers can hijack PSN accounts using only a public PSN ID and a piece of old transaction data, with Sony support potentially bypassing standard protocols to change the account email and disable 2FA; the revelation follows high-profile hacks like Colin Moriarty’s, underscoring rising risks and prompting calls for Sony to respond and for users to protect their PSN IDs.