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Jun 9, 2026 · Information Security

How Meta’s AI‑First Push and Massive Security Layoffs Triggered Two Major Breaches

In the first half of 2026, Meta’s Instagram suffered a password‑reset logic flaw that exposed 17 million accounts and an AI Support Assistant hijack that altered 23 000 email bindings, both traced to rushed AI development and a large‑scale security team layoff that crippled proper code audits and penetration testing.