Is Elon Musk’s X Still at Risk after Massive Cyberattack?

Elon Musk’s X suffered a massive outage on March 10, leaving users locked out for hours. Musk quickly blamed a “massive cyberattack” and pointed to Ukrainian IP addresses, but cybersecurity experts weren’t convinced. According to Forbes, a DDoS (distributed denial-of-service) attack flooded X’s servers with traffic, bringing the platform to its knees.

Now, days later, the real question is—has X actually fixed the problem, or is it still vulnerable?

Hackers Take Credit while X Scrambles for Answers

Shortly after the attack, a pro-Palestinian hacker group called Dark Storm Team claimed responsibility. According to Forbes, the group has been launching cyberattacks since 2023, targeting governments and companies they view as pro-Israel.

The outage pointed out serious flaws in X’s security. Experts revealed that some of X’s servers weren’t fully protected by Cloudflare’s DDoS defenses, making them an easy target. Even major events like the National Football League’s free agency kickoff were disrupted.

Can Musk Prevent Another Attack?

Musk’s leadership has already been marked by cost-cutting, mass layoffs, and controversial decisions. But cyberattacks are a different beast. According to Cointelegraph, security experts warn that if X doesn’t strengthen its infrastructure, another attack is only a matter of time.

The bigger issue? Social media is now a prime target for cybercriminals. Platforms like X, Meta, and Instagram need AI-driven security, better bot detection, and stronger user authentication. Without these, X could find itself in the hackers’ crosshairs again soon.

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