The Bottom Line: Meta suffers multiple security incidents simultaneously — Instagram account hacks, data leaks exposing personal information, and renewed NSO Group activity targeting WhatsApp.
Meta reports multiple security incidents in succession: In addition to compromises of Instagram accounts via AI support agents and exposure of personal information from Meta user accounts, the NSO Group was once again active in a WhatsApp hack.
Meta’s systems have been affected multiple times in recent weeks. A security vulnerability in the company’s AI support agents enabled attackers to compromise Instagram accounts. At the same time, it became known that personal data from Meta user accounts — including phone numbers — was insufficiently protected and accessible.
In addition, NSO Group, a spyware provider, was once again involved in a hack of the messaging platform WhatsApp (also a Meta subsidiary). The company is known for developing the Pegasus spyware, which is used for surveillance of journalists, activists, and political opponents.
For CISOs and security officers, this series of incidents at one of the world’s largest technology companies serves as a signal: the frequency suggests systematic vulnerabilities in development or operational infrastructure. In particular, the involvement of NSO Group underscores that state-tolerated attackers are deliberately targeting established platforms. Organizations should review their dependencies on Meta services and prioritize emergency measures for data protection.
Source: borncity.com · Published 12 June 2026
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