Summary: U.S. officials are investigating a cyberattack on the social media platform X that affected thousands of users, but have not yet identified the perpetrators. Elon Musk, the platform’s owner, suggested that the attack may have links to Ukraine, although cybersecurity experts caution against making assumptions based solely on IP addresses. This incident coincides with challenges faced by Musk’s businesses, including Tesla’s stock decline amid his political affiliations.
Affected: X (formerly Twitter)
Keypoints :
- Cyberattack on social media platform X limited access for thousands of users.
- U.S. officials have not determined who is responsible for the attack.
- Elon Musk speculated about the attackers’ origins but lacks concrete evidence.
- Tesla stock faced a significant drop, linked to Musk’s political activities.
- Protests and vandalism have targeted Tesla due to Musk’s government-related actions.