If you’re experiencing trouble accessing Twitter/X, you’re not alone. The platform is facing widespread disruptions in Pakistan and other countries 🌍, as indicated by reports from Down detector 📊. The outage was first noticed around 1:45 PM Pakistan time ⏰, with many users reporting difficulties in loading the platform.
🔎 What’s Causing the Disruptions?
According to Down detector, the issue extends beyond Pakistan, affecting users worldwide 🌎. The timing of these disruptions aligns with Elon Musk’s recent claim of massive cyberattacks targeting Twitter/X 🛡️.
Musk stated on Monday that while the platform faces daily attacks 💻, this particular incident was unusually large, involving significant resources. He suggested the possibility of an attack by either a large organized group 🏴☠️ or a nation-state 🏛️ and confirmed that efforts to trace the source were underway.
🌍 Ukraine IP Addresses & Cybersecurity Concerns
During an appearance on Fox Business, Musk claimed that the attackers used IP addresses originating from Ukraine 🇺🇦. However, he did not provide further details on the attack’s origin.
Cybersecurity experts were quick to weigh in. Security researcher Kevin Beaumont, speaking on Bluesky, pointed out that Musk’s statement lacked crucial context—the IP addresses linked to the attack were global, not just from Ukraine 🌐. This indicates that the attackers may have used compromised devices worldwide 🖥️ to mask their true location.
⏳ When Will Services Be Restored?
At this point, there is no official timeline ⏱️ for when Twitter/X services will return to normal. Users may need to wait for further updates 📢 from Twitter/X or Elon Musk regarding the status of the platform. Until then, expect intermittent issues ⚠️ while the company investigates and mitigates the attack.
📢 Stay Updated
We’ll continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available. Stay tuned for the latest on this developing story! 📰🔥
