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Social media platform X experienced a major Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack on March 10, 2025. This attack caused significant outages and disrupted a scheduled live interview between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The attack made it impossible for users to access the main platform features, leading Musk to speculate that a large coordinated group or possibly an entire nation-state was responsible.
A group named the "Dark Storm Team" claimed responsibility, but cybersecurity experts are still working to uncover what truly occurred. During the incident, Trump commented on Musk's case, stating,
"Number one, it's a great product, as good as it gets—and number two, because has devoted his energy and his life to doing this and I think he has been treated very unfairly…"
His statement was made during debates that raised concerns about social media safety and the threats posed by cyber-attacks. In a gesture of support for Musk during this challenging time, Trump bought a red Tesla Model S directly from him. Musk showcased five Tesla models, including the Cybertruck, to Trump on the South Lawn of the White House.
Trump purchases Tesla Model S to support Musk
As reported by The Japan News, Trump was impressed by the vehicles, especially complimenting the Model S's technology and appearance. He explained he would buy the car at full price even though Musk offered him a discount.
Following Trump's endorsement, Musk said that he would double the output of Tesla vehicles in the United States over the next two years due to the friendly policies of the Trump administration.
Trump-Musk interview interrupted as cyberattack
The cyber attack on X occurred at a highly strategic time—a live interview between Donald Trump, the former U.S. President, and Elon Musk was to be conducted on the platform. Sadly, the platform's outages inconvenienced users, making it difficult for them to access the live conversation and leading to a delay.
Subsequently, Musk verified the cyberattack and issued an apology for the inconvenience caused by the disruption. Despite the technical glitches, the interview continued.
Although the exact nature of the conversation was controversial, the event highlighted the shortcomings of conducting such large-scale political and business conversations on virtual forums that are open to cyberattack.
Ongoing investigations into the attack
While Musk has speculated that a large, coordinated group or maybe a state player was behind it, no conclusive evidence has emerged. Cybersecurity experts are investigating whether the attack was politically or financially motivated or one in a series of attacks against the top tech players.
Governments and cyber security authorities are also monitoring it closely since repeated attacks could threaten national security and disrupt lines of communication at a higher level.
Tesla stock volatility: An autonomous issue?
In addition to the X cyberattack, Tesla stock has also experienced fluctuations recently, capturing the attention of analysts and investors. However, no clear evidence links Tesla's share movements to Musk's political agendas or positions.
Market analysts think Tesla's stock volatility is primarily caused by common market forces, investor sentiment, and competition among electric motor vehicle makers.
Though the stock is volatile, Tesla is the industry leader in EVs, and its long-term outlook interests investors keenly. The incident over the past week illustrates just how interconnected business, politics, and social media are these days in influencing market sentiment.
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