ELON MUSK: “There was a massive cyberattack to bring down the X system with IP addresses originating in the Ukraine region.” pic.twitter.com/ZDtKSJANku
— Jacob King (@JacobKinge) March 10, 2025
On Monday, the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, experienced a massive coordinated cyberattack that led to significant outages. Elon Musk, the owner of X, revealed that the attack’s IP addresses originated in the Ukraine region, suggesting involvement by either a large group or a country. The platform faced multiple disruptions throughout the morning, with users reporting issues accessing the site.
Musk’s statement came during an interview, where he explained that the attack was executed with substantial resources, indicating a well-organized effort. The Dark Storm Team, a notorious hacking group, has claimed responsibility for the attack, adding complexity to the situation.
Sources:
https://www.rawstory.com/elon-musk-ukraine-cyber/
https://www.pcmag.com/news/elon-musk-blames-x-outage-massive-cyberattack-ddos-dark-storm