Elon Musk has claimed that a large-scale cyberattack targeting X was traced to Ukraine. The outages affected users in Asia, Europe, and North America, with peak disruption at over 40,000 users. Musk suggested that the attack was carried out with \”tremendous resources\” and could be linked to either a nation-state or a well-organised group. However, cybersecurity experts have warned against drawing conclusions based solely on IP addresses, as attackers often use proxies to disguise their locations. X has yet to confirm any forensic details about the attack’s origins. Since Musk’s acquisition of X in 2022, the platform has experienced frequent technical difficulties amid workforce reductions, raising concerns about its resilience against cyber threats. The cyberattack led to prolonged outages, with X experiencing repeated crashes throughout the day. Users faced difficulties loading posts and accessing in-app services, while some reported complete connectivity failures. Musk linked the attack to a broader campaign against him, referencing ongoing protests over his leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump administration initiative aimed at reducing the federal workforce.