Inside Job? Hackers Use Meta AI Support Bot To Target Barack Obama’s Instagram Account

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• Hackers Use Meta AI Support Bot To Target Barack Obama’s Instagram Account Published By, Last Updated: June 02, 2026, 18:30 IST Meta fixes flaw in its AI support chatbot after hackers took over Instagram accounts, including those linked to Barack Obama's White House team, Sephora and John Bentivegna.
• US President Barack Obama | File Image Tech firm Meta has acknowledged a security flaw in its AI-powered support chatbot that allowed hackers to take control of Instagram accounts, including several high-profile profiles.
• The company said the flaw has now been fixed after it was brought to light by security researchers.
• According to reports, accounts linked to former US President Barack Obama’s White House team, beauty retailer Sephora and US Space Force Chief Master Sergeant John Bentivegna were among those targeted.
• Social media users also reported similar account takeovers on Reddit and X, The Guardian reported.