Elon Musk: ‘Massive Cyberattack’ Crashes X Across Globe
Elon Musk, the founder of X (formerly Twitter), has claimed that the platform suffered a “massive cyber attack” on Monday, causing widespread disruptions for users across the globe. Many reported being unable to log in, while others encountered error messages like “Something went wrong, try reloading.”
Musk stated on X that the scale of the attack suggested it could only be the work of a “coordinated group” or a foreign nation, according to the Daily Mail.
His comments came in response to a post from X user DogeDesigner, who noted, “First, protests against DOGE. Then, Tesla stores were attacked. Now, X is down.” Musk later agreed with another user’s suggestion that “They want to silence you and this platform.”
Downdetector, a service that monitors online outages, recorded over 40,000 reports of disruptions by 10 a.m. ET. Data indicated that 58% of affected users experienced problems with the app, 31% with the website, and 11% with server connections. The issues were reported nationwide.
The alleged attack on X comes amid growing tensions over Musk’s political affiliations. His support for President Donald Trump has placed him at the center of controversy, particularly after taking charge of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has enacted sweeping federal layoffs and program shutdowns.
Tesla stores have also been targeted in protests and attacks. On Saturday, around 250 demonstrators gathered outside a Tesla showroom in New York City, carrying signs reading “Block Fascism Now” and “Musk Must Go.” They chanted, “Elon Musk is not elected! Democracy must be protected!” Five individuals were arrested for disorderly conduct, while another was taken into custody for resisting arrest and obstruction.
Acts of vandalism against Tesla properties have surged since Trump’s inauguration. More than a dozen incidents have been reported, including an attack on a Tesla showroom in Salem, Oregon, where a suspect fired an AR-15-style rifle in February. In January, the same store was targeted with Molotov cocktails, allegedly thrown by 41-year-old Adam Matthew Lansky.
In Seattle, four Tesla Cyber trucks were set on fire in an industrial storage lot. Officials confirmed that at least two vehicles were severely damaged, and police are investigating possible arson.
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