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X Faces DDoS Attack: Musk Blames Ukraine, Experts Disagree

3/13/2025

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On March 10, 2025, X (formerly Twitter) experienced a significant DDoS attack, affecting tens of thousands of users.
Elon Musk linked the attack to Ukrainian IP addresses, while the hacktivist group Dark Storm took responsibility.
Security experts caution against solely using IP data for attack attribution due to tactics like VPNs.
Research by Baptiste Robert indicates possible connections to an Egyptian individual, challenging Musk's assertions.
Experts highlight the complexities of cyberattack attribution and stress the importance of detailed forensic analysis.

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On March 10, 2025, X (formerly Twitter) experienced a significant DDoS attack, affecting tens of thousands of users.
Elon Musk linked the attack to Ukrainian IP addresses, while the hacktivist group Dark Storm took responsibility.
Security experts caution against solely using IP data for attack attribution due to tactics like VPNs.
Research by Baptiste Robert indicates possible connections to an Egyptian individual, challenging Musk's assertions.
Experts highlight the complexities of cyberattack attribution and stress the importance of detailed forensic analysis.