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X Outage Update: Allegations Point Toward Ukraine, possible Cyberattack

On March 10, 2025, the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) experienced significant disruptions due to a massive cyberattack. Elon Musk indicated that the attack originated from IP addresses in the "Ukraine area". He also expressed concern regarding the potential involvement of a coordinated group or nation-state in this attack.

Widespread Outages

The outages began at around 6 a.m. Eastern Time & by 10 a.m. reports peaked at over 40,000. A subsequent wave occurred in the afternoon, affecting an additional 25,000 users. Users encountered difficulties accessing the platform, often receiving error messages when attempting to load content.

Cybersecurity Experts Warn Against Blaming Ukraine

Cybersecurity experts have cautioned against rashly attributing the attack to Ukraine.

Jake Moore, a global cybersecurity adviser at ESET, emphasized that " IP addresses can be manipulated to hide the true origin of an attack". So it is dangerous to point the finger so early on.

'Dark Storm Team' Claims Responsibility

Additionally, the pro-Palestinian hacker group "Dark Storm Team" has claimed responsibility for the attack. The group's alleged leader, known as MRHELL112 on Telegram, has been linked to previous cyber activities under various aliases.

Security Concerns for X's Infrastructure

The incident has raised concerns about the platform's cybersecurity measures.

Ciaran Martin, former chief executive of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre, expressed with surprise that a company the size of X could be disrupted by a DDoS attack. He labels it as a "remarkable incident" that doesn't reflect well on their cybersecurity." UK's cyber security chief Ciaran Martin to step down next year | UK News | Sky News

UK's cyber security chief Ciaran Martin to step down next year | UK News | Sky News

As investigations continue, experts advise caution in attributing blame without concrete evidence. It highlights the complexities of cyberattack attribution and the potential geopolitical consequence of impulsive conclusions.

What Do You Think?

With conflicting reports and ongoing investigations, the true origins of the X outage remain uncertain.

Do you believe this was a politically motivated cyberattack, or could the IP traces be misleading? How do you think platforms like X should strengthen their cybersecurity to prevent future disruptions? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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