Major X Social Network Outage: Elon Musk Attributes Disruption to "Massive Cyberattack" by Coordinated Group or State
On March 10, 2025, social media platform X experienced a significant global outage attributed to a "massive cyberattack" by Elon Musk. The disruption lasted 30 minutes, affecting nearly 40,000 users. Musk's claims of a coordinated attack have sparked speculation, as X faces ongoing scrutiny over its stability and security challenges.
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March 10, 2025 – The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, experienced a significant global outage on Monday, leaving thousands of users unable to access the service. Elon Musk, the platform’s owner, has claimed the disruption was the result of a "massive cyberattack" orchestrated by either a "large, coordinated group" or a state entity.
The outage began around 10:45 AM PDT and lasted approximately 30 minutes, with services fully restored by 11:15 AM PDT. According to Downdetector, a digital incident tracking platform, reports of access issues peaked at 11:00 AM PDT, with nearly 40,000 users signaling problems. Additional disruptions were reported in the early afternoon before the platform stabilized.
Elon Musk Alleges Cyberattack Behind Outage
In a statement posted late Monday, Musk addressed the incident, asserting it was no ordinary technical glitch. "There was (still is) a massive cyberattack against X. We get attacked every day, but this was done with a lot of resources. Either a large, coordinated group and/or a country is involved. Tracing…" he wrote, responding to a post by "DogeDesigner." The user had suggested a connection between the outage, recent protests against Musk’s government efficiency initiative "Doge," and physical attacks on Tesla stores.
Musk’s comments have sparked speculation about the motives and perpetrators behind the alleged attack, though no concrete evidence has been provided to substantiate his claims as of yet.
A Pattern of Disruptions
Monday’s outage is not an isolated event for X. In December 2023, the platform suffered a similar hour-long interruption, with over 67,000 reports logged in the United States alone. Beyond X, other major platforms have faced disruptions recently—WhatsApp, owned by Meta, encountered a global outage in late February. These incidents have fueled discussions about the vulnerability of social media infrastructure.
Adding to the narrative, Musk’s audio discussions on X, often featuring prominent right-wing political figures, have previously been marred by access issues and poor audio quality. These recurring problems have led some to question whether the platform is being deliberately targeted.
Global Impact and User Frustration
The latest outage affected X users worldwide, with many taking to alternative platforms to voice their frustrations. The timing proved particularly inconvenient for those relying on X for real-time updates, such as NFL fans tracking free agency news. As of 3:41 PM PDT, the platform appears to have returned to normal functionality, though Musk’s mention of ongoing tracing efforts suggests the investigation into the alleged cyberattack continues.
The incident underscores the challenges facing X under Musk’s leadership, as the billionaire navigates both technical hurdles and growing scrutiny of his broader business and political ventures.
