Thousands of users in the US and UK faced significant disruptions on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), on March 10, 2025. The outages, which began early Monday morning, affected both mobile and desktop users, leaving many with an unresponsive loading screen. The incident has raised concerns over a potential cyber-attack, with Musk suggesting a massive online assault originating from the Ukraine area.
Widespread Outages and Cyber-Attack Speculation
The disruption began on Monday morning and quickly spread across the US and UK. Users attempting to access X faced persistent connection failures, sparking complaints on platforms like Downdetector. By 14:00 GMT, more than 8,000 outage reports were logged in the UK alone, with the situation worsening throughout the afternoon. Meanwhile, in the US, tens of thousands of complaints flooded the tracker, signaling a significant technical issue affecting both mobile and desktop users.
The exact cause of the outage remains unclear, but Elon Musk has pointed to a potential “massive cyber-attack” as the reason for the disruptions. In a statement, Musk claimed that the attack originated from the Ukraine area. However, he did not provide any evidence to back up his allegations, nor did he clarify whether state actors were involved. In an appearance on Fox Business, Musk speculated that the attack might have been orchestrated by either a large, coordinated group or potentially a nation-state.
Expert Opinions on the Outage and Potential Cyber-Attack
Alp Toker, director of NetBlocks, an organization that monitors internet service disruptions, also voiced his concerns about the possibility of a cyber-attack. He noted that the outages matched the patterns commonly associated with denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Toker emphasized the scale of the disruption, pointing out that the incident lasted more than six hours and had a global impact. This, according to Toker, made it one of the most severe outages X has faced in recent memory.
While no official confirmation of a cyber-attack has been released, the pattern of the disruptions aligns with typical DDoS attacks. These attacks flood a platform with excessive traffic, overwhelming its servers and causing service outages. Musk has previously mentioned that X had been targeted by similar attacks in the past, but no conclusive evidence has ever been provided to confirm the full scope of the threat.
Political Tensions and Musk’s Controversial Comments
The cyber-attack claims come amid rising political tensions, particularly between Musk and US Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat from Arizona. Kelly, who recently visited Ukraine, faced backlash from Musk, who called him a “traitor” for his trip. Musk’s remarks drew criticism, with Kelly defending his visit, stating that it reinforced his belief in the importance of supporting Ukraine.
Later, Kelly responded directly to Musk on X, emphasizing the importance of defending freedom and expressing disappointment at Musk’s views. “Elon, if you don’t understand that defending freedom is a basic tenet of what makes America great and keeps us safe, maybe you should leave it to those of us who do,” Kelly wrote, further escalating the political exchange.
The Ongoing Impact and Investigation
As the outage affected millions of users worldwide, questions about the vulnerability of X’s infrastructure and the possibility of future attacks remain. While Musk has hinted at the involvement of foreign actors, the lack of definitive evidence means that the investigation into the cause of the disruption is still ongoing.
If the outage was indeed the result of a DDoS attack, it would not be the first time that X has faced such challenges. As the platform continues to deal with the fallout from the incident, experts are urging Musk and his team to reinforce the platform’s security to prevent similar disruptions in the future.
The massive outages on Elon Musk’s X platform have left users frustrated and raised serious concerns about the security of social media platforms in the face of cyber threats. Whether these disruptions were caused by a cyber-attack or some other technical issue remains to be seen. With Musk’s claims of foreign involvement and ongoing political tensions, the investigation into the cause of the outage is likely to continue. For now, X users are left waiting for a resolution as the platform works to recover from one of its most significant service disruptions to date.
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