New York, March 10, 2025 — In a startling revelation during an exclusive interview on FOX Business Network’ “Kudlow” program, Elon Musk, CEO of X Corp, disclosed that the social media platform X was hit by a “massive cyberattack” originating from IP addresses in the Ukraine area. The announcement, made Monday evening, has raised alarms about the security of digital platforms and potential geopolitical tensions.
During the interview, hosted by Larry Kudlow, Musk described the attack as a significant attempt to disrupt X’s systems, stating, “We’re not sure exactly what happened, but there was a massive cyberattack to try to bring down the X system with IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area.” Kudlow introduced the topic, noting, “There was a cyber attack on X today, which shut it down and may have been foreign sourced…” Musk’s comments suggest the involvement of substantial resources, potentially implicating a coordinated group or even a nation-state, though he did not specify further details.
The cyberattack reportedly caused widespread login issues and outages for X users, as confirmed by outage tracking site DownDetector, which noted spikes in reports throughout the day. Musk’s claim aligns with reports from other news outlets, including Sky News and Investopedia, which described the incident as a “massive cyberattack” involving significant resources. A now-deleted Telegram post from a hacking group called Dark Storm Team claimed responsibility, though Musk did not confirm this in the interview.
The revelation comes amid ongoing global tensions, particularly the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has already strained international relations and cybersecurity. Ukraine, a frequent target and perpetrator of cyberattacks in the region, has not issued an official response to Musk’s claims. Some X users and commentators, as seen in related posts, called for Musk to suspend Starlink services in Ukraine, reflecting heightened scrutiny of the country’s digital activities.
This incident underscores the growing vulnerability of social media platforms to advanced cyber threats and raises questions about the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and national security. X Corp has not yet released a detailed statement on mitigation efforts or the full scope of the attack, but the episode highlights the challenges tech giants face in safeguarding their infrastructure against foreign interference.
