Meta AI Cyberattack Instagram: How Hackers Used Meta’s Own Bot to Steal Accounts

Meta's AI support bot was exploited to hijack thousands of Instagram accounts in 2026. Learn how the attack worked, who was affected, and how to protect yourself now.
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Meta's AI support bot was exploited to hijack thousands of Instagram accounts in 2026. Learn how the attack worked, who was affected, and how to protect yourself now.

Quick Answer: The Canvas Data Breach of 2026 is the largest education-sector data breach ever recorded. Hackers from the ShinyHunters group broke into Instructure’s Canvas LMS systems in late April and early May 2026. Claiming to have accessed data on…

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