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# Hackers Used Meta’s AI Support Bot to Seize Instagram Accounts

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**Published:** June 1, 2026  
**Original:** https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/06/hackers-used-metas-ai-support-bot-to-seize-instagram-accounts/  

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