Elon Musk drops bombshell: Pro-Hamas hackers cripple X in massive cyberattack

The attack, which Musk described as unusually sophisticated, has sparked speculation about its origins, with the entrepreneur suggesting it could involve "a large, coordinated group and/or a country." As of now, the assault appears to be ongoing, adding to the platform’s challenges in maintaining stability amid a barrage of daily threats.

Musk’s statement came in response to a user on X who highlighted a pattern of aggression targeting his various ventures, including protests against the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and vandalism at Tesla stores. "We get attacked every day, but this was done with a lot of resources," Musk noted, underscoring the scale and coordination behind the latest incident. Downdetector, a service tracking online outages, reported over 33,000 instances of X being inaccessible on Monday alone, reflecting the attack’s widespread impact.

The culprits behind the cyber offensive have since emerged. A hacking collective known as the "Dark Storm Team" claimed responsibility via Telegram, boasting of their role in repeatedly bringing down X throughout the day. The group’s history reveals a clear geopolitical slant, with ties to pro-Hamas sentiments, raising questions about the broader motives driving the attack. This isn’t the first time X has faced such disruptions, but the intensity and apparent backing of this effort set it apart from routine incidents.

As Musk and his team work to mitigate the damage, the incident highlights the vulnerabilities of even the most prominent tech platforms. With the attack still unfolding, the tech mogul’s cryptic hints at state-level involvement only deepen the intrigue surrounding this high-stakes digital assault.