Who’s behind X’s massive cyberattack revealed.
Shock waves rippled through social media Monday as Elon Musk confirmed his platform, X, was hit by a ‘massive’ cyberattack.
X hacking incident profiled.
The Twitter-like app, X, was down for hours, causing chaos for its millions of users worldwide.
The attack was significant enough to take down the app’s core systems, affecting its 600 million active users.
This was no minor glitch: tens of thousands of users reported issues with X starting at 5:30 a.m. ET, Monday.
For hours, X was essentially crippled, forcing users to scramble as they tried to load pages, log in, or even see their feeds.
Frustrated users were greeted with error messages: “Something went wrong, try reloading.”
Musk’s acknowledgment was the latest in a series of tech failures that had plagued the social media giant on that fateful day.
Details of cyberattack confirmed.
Musk broke the news himself, revealing in a Fox Business Network interview that the attack’s origins were traced back to Ukraine.
“There was a massive cyberattack to try to bring down the X system with IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area,” Musk told the network.
As he spoke, Musk confirmed earlier reports that the platform was under siege by hackers.
Musk seemed puzzled but resolute, noting the sheer scale of the attack—hinting it could be the work of a coordinated group or a foreign nation.
By the afternoon, Musk suggested that the attack’s sheer scale indicated it was not just a rogue individual or random hackers.
Instead, it was likely orchestrated by a powerful group—or perhaps even a nation-state.
Context behind cyberattack unveiled.
But why Ukraine? Could there be a deeper reason behind this targeted attack on X? Let’s rewind the clock a bit.
Musk’s ongoing relationship with Ukraine and its President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has been tumultuous, to say the least.
Last October, Musk stirred the pot with a controversial proposal calling for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
His tweet was anything but diplomatic, as he argued the world was “sleepwalking into World War III.”
Zelensky didn’t take kindly to Musk’s suggestion, calling it naive and out of touch with the realities of the war.
Their tensions escalated, especially after Musk referred to Zelensky as a ‘warmonger’ pushing a ‘forever war’ against Russia.
Despite Musk’s well-known stance on peace talks, his open criticism of Zelensky’s handling of the conflict raised eyebrows.
Could this public clash have ignited animosity strong enough to provoke a cyberattack? The timing certainly raises questions.
Musk’s shocking claims unraveled.
It wasn’t just words that sparked the fire—Musk’s Starlink satellite system played a pivotal role in this conflict.
Musk claimed his Starlink network was crucial for Ukraine’s military operations, even suggesting it was the “backbone” of the country’s army.
Ukrainian officials responded angrily, accusing Musk of using his technology as leverage in a geopolitical game.
While Musk’s Starlink system kept Ukrainian communications intact, it also became a bone of contention, especially with Poland.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski criticized Musk’s threat to shut down the system, noting the hefty financial burden on Poland.
Sikorski fired back on social media, warning that Poland could seek alternative suppliers if Musk followed through with his threat.
Musk was quick to retort, calling Sikorski a “small man” and telling him to “be quiet.” The diplomatic firestorm was just heating up.
Identity of cyberattackers revealed.
But the drama didn’t stop there. A hacker group, Dark Storm Team, claimed responsibility for the attack on X.
While Dark Storm is known for targeting pro-Israel figures and has no direct links to Ukraine, it certainly adds another layer of intrigue.
The tension grows.
Could Musk’s public clash with Ukraine have escalated into a full-fledged cyberattack against his platform?
As tensions grow between Musk and Ukraine, the true identity of the attackers may remain a mystery, but one thing’s for sure: X was a major casualty in this ongoing conflict.