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Social Media is the collective term for websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking. It includes platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and many others that have deeply integrated into the daily lives of billions of people.

In the context of information security, Social Media presents unique challenges and risks. It has become a fertile ground for cyberthreats such as phishing attacks, identity theft, and the spread of malware. Furthermore, the vast amount of personal and corporate data shared on these platforms can be exploited for malicious purposes if not adequately protected. Social Media security involves implementing measures to safeguard sensitive information and protect users from online threats while maintaining privacy and compliance with data protection laws.

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Attackers exploited Meta’s AI support chatbot to reset Instagram passwords and hijack accounts without accessing victims’ email inboxes. Attackers abused Meta’s AI-powered support chatbot to reset Instagram passwords and hijack accounts without accessing victims’ email inboxes. The issue affected several users, including high-profile accounts, before Instagram fixed the flaw. Security researcher Jane Wong and other […]

More from Security Affairs 3 Jun 2026, 4:32 a.m. Incident · 3 stories Artificial Intelligence Email Fixed Flaw Passwords Social Media Victims

The Instagram accounts for the Obama White House and the Chief Master Sergeant of the U.S. Space Force were briefly defaced with pro-Iranian images and messages over the weekend, after instructions began circulating on Telegram showing how to trick Meta's "AI support assistant" bot into resetting account passwords.

More from Krebs on Security 2 Jun 2026, 5:32 a.m. Incident · 3 stories Aerospace America Artificial Intelligence Iran Passwords Social Media