Elon Musk Claims X Targeted by 'Massive Cyberattack' Amid Outages

Twitter's parent company, X, has been hit by a massive cyberattack, according to Elon Musk, the platform's owner. The outages, which began on Monday morning, left tens of thousands of users unable to access the site, with reports flooding in from Asia, Europe, and North America.

Musk took to the platform to address the issue, stating that a "massive cyberattack" was responsible for the outage. However, he provided no evidence to support his claim. The post sparked speculation among users, with some suspecting that it could be a cleverly disguised message from Musk himself.

The X social media platform has been plagued by outages in recent times, leaving many users frustrated and wondering if the staffing changes following Musk's acquisition of Twitter have had an impact on its stability. The majority of Twitter's employees either left or were fired after Musk took over the platform for $44 billion in late 2022.

Despite the lack of evidence provided by Musk, some users expressed skepticism about his claims. "It would take a lot of (money) to do an attack of this magnitude," read one post from a user named Jammies. "Who has the resources to fund this?" The comment highlighted the scale of the alleged cyberattack and raised questions about who could be behind it.

Musk himself speculated that the attack was the work of a country or large coordinated group, citing the enormous resources required to execute such an operation. He also warned that the attack would take "tremendous" resources to carry out, suggesting that it may have been the result of a targeted effort by a powerful entity.

The Downdetector tracking site reported over 40,000 outages on Monday, with the majority coming from users trying to access X on their smartphones. However, people using web browsers also reported issues with the service being unavailable.

As the situation continues to unfold, users are left wondering what caused the outage and how it can be prevented in the future. With Musk's ownership of Twitter (and now X) sparking controversy and debate, the stability and security of the platform remain a pressing concern for many users.

The Fallout: Impact on Tesla Shares

Elon Musk's comments also had an impact on his other business venture, Tesla. The electric car company's shares plummeted by 14% in a single day as investors reacted to the news of the cyberattack and its potential implications for Musk's growing political role.

The Speculation: Was it a Cyberattack or Something More?

As the debate rages on, some users are speculating that the outage could be more than just a simple cyberattack. With reports of vandalism targeting Tesla shops and protests against the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), which Trump entrusted to Musk, some believe that this may be another example of animosity towards Musk's leadership.

However, without further evidence, it remains unclear whether these events are related or just a coincidence. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the future of X (and Twitter) hangs in the balance, and the stability of the platform will be under scrutiny in the coming days.