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Elon Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter) experienced a major outage on March 10, 2025, leaving thousands of users unable to access the platform. The service went down twice in a single day, sparking concerns about a possible cyberattack.
What Happened?
The outage affected several regions, including India, the US, the UK, and Australia, with over 40,000 reports on Downdetector. Users struggled with loading issues and broken functionalities, leading to speculation that the platform might have been hacked.
Elon Musk’s Response
After hours of silence, Elon Musk confirmed in a post that X was under a massive cyberattack. He suggested that the attack was highly coordinated, possibly by a large group or even a country. Later, in an interview with Fox Business, Musk claimed that the attack originated from Ukraine-based IP addresses, hinting at government involvement.
Possible Reasons Behind the Outage
Several users speculated that the downtime was caused by a DDoS attack (Distributed Denial-of-Service) or a hack by a group called Dark Storm Team, known for disrupting online services. However, X’s technical team has not provided further details.
Is X Back Online?
Yes, after hours of disruption, X is now up and running. While other social media platforms experience occasional outages, a prolonged downtime like this is rare for X.
What’s Next?
Musk stated that X faces cyberattacks daily, but this particular breach was highly resource-intensive. As tensions continue globally, users are left wondering if similar attacks will happen again.
