- Massive Cyberattack: Musk claims X was hit by a significant cyberattack, causing widespread outages.
- User Outages: Tens of thousands of users reported being unable to access the platform.
- Blame Game: Musk previously blamed a cyberattack for crashing the site during a Donald Trump interview.
- Resource Intensive: Musk speculates that the attack would require resources from a country or large coordinated group.
- Security Concerns: Concerns are rising about the stability of X since the takeover and mass layoffs.
X Down! Was it a Cyberattack?
Hold up! Is X, you know, the platform that used to be Twitter, really under a massive cyberattack? Elon Musk himself dropped the bomb, saying a huge cyberattack has been crippling the platform. Users worldwide started reporting issues, leaving many wondering what’s going on.
In a post on X, Musk stated, “There was (still is) a massive cyberattack against X.” That’s a pretty serious accusation! But what’s the real story?
What Happened? The Outage Lowdown
Reports started flooding in early Monday. Users across Asia, Europe, and North America couldn’t access X. According to Downdetector, at the peak, over 40,000 people reported outages. Most of the issues came from smartphone users, but web browsers weren’t spared either.
One user, @Lalaslovely, questioned, “Twitter keeps breaking?” Looks like they’re not alone!
Déjà vu? Another Cyberattack Claim
This isn’t the first time Musk has pointed the finger at cyberattacks. Last year, he blamed a crash during a Donald Trump interview stream on a similar attack. Skeptics suggest this could be a convenient excuse for underlying problems with the platform’s infrastructure.
Adding fuel to the fire, Musk included an X post from a DogeDesigner account. Some Redditors are speculating that this account might even be connected to Musk himself! The post mentioned protests against the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which Trump entrusted to Musk, along with vandalism at Tesla shops, suggesting that a cyberattack could signal another burst of animosity towards Musk.
Who’s Behind It? The Million-Dollar Question
Musk speculates that an attack of this magnitude would require tremendous resources. In a post, Jammies’ account wondered, “It would take a lot of (money) to do an attack of this magnitude. Who has the resources to fund this?” Musk himself suggests it could be the work of a country or a large, coordinated group. Talk about high stakes!
Some experts are saying that this attack could also be coming from a rogue state that wants to show dominance, as it could cripple the information flow that way.
X’s Stability: A Cause for Concern?
Remember when Musk bought Twitter for a cool $44 billion back in 2022? Well, a lot of employees either left or got the boot after that. This has raised concerns about whether the platform has enough staff to keep things running smoothly and securely. Is X strong enough to withstand a major cyberattack?
With the constant changes and controversies surrounding X, users are getting restless. Will the platform be able to recover from this latest crisis? Only time will tell.
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