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… Microsoft said users on iPhones might have to re-enter their passwords in Settings to access Outlook accounts again. Some issues persisted into Tuesday. …
The problem is almost entirely due to Meta's customer support now being run by AI. The tech giant made the switch back in March, saying it would enable "24/7 help for account issues like updating your password and settings for your profile." But with the AI chatbot handling the whole process, humans couldn't step in when suspicious activity began. That allowed hackers to carry out the social engineering-style attack and pull it off multiple times before anyone noticed. Affected accounts were forcibly logged out for all users and email addresses were restored. Users were then told to reset the
Hackers Conned a Chatbot to Hijack 20,000 Instagram Accounts… Microsoft said users on iPhones might have to re-enter their passwords in Settings to access Outlook accounts again. Some issues persisted into Tuesday. …
… For Select accounts, chat communication will be "gradually introduced with safeguards," and access will be capped at games with Moderate content maturity labels . …
… "That may be fine in some countries but more complicated in parts of Europe where digital ID infrastructure is patchier." When it comes to other issues involving child safety, the EU is less forgiving in terms of holding individual services accountable. …
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Just over a week ago, Meta's AI-powered chat assistant unwittingly gave hackers access to thousands of Instagram accounts, including high-profile ones such as makeup retailer Sephora and the top noncommissioned officer of the US Space Force , as well as Barack Obama's White House account . …
… The AI then sent an access code to the hacker's own email address, which the hacker copied into the chat. This prompted the AI to display a "Reset Password" button, which was then used to modify the password and take control of the account. …
… There's no silver bullet for these issues. …
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… After a bit of research, I determined that I'd need to create a temporary "app password" to sync the accounts. Google app passwords are 16-digit passcodes created for "less secure" apps or devices to access your Google account. …
… The sidebar of the account area is also clutter-free, with clearly labeled links to the Secure Hub, a subscription management area and an Identity Protection page. However, there are some issues with these areas. …