X Platform Faces Widespread Outages, Musk Claims Cyberattack
The popular social media platform X is currently experiencing significant disruptions, with users worldwide reporting issues accessing the service. The outages, which began around 5:40 AM ET, are affecting both mobile and desktop versions of the platform.
Users are encountering difficulties refreshing their timelines and are frequently stuck in loading loops. The web version of X is displaying a “Something went wrong. Try reloading” message, while some users report seeing Cloudflare error pages.
X owner Elon Musk has responded to the situation, tweeting about a “massive cyberattack” on the platform. In an interview with Fox Business, Musk suggested the involvement of a large, coordinated group or potentially a country, mentioning IP addresses originating from the Ukraine area.
NetBlocks, a global internet monitor, has confirmed the widespread nature of the outages, indicating that the issues are not limited to specific regions.
As X struggles with these technical difficulties, competitors such as Bluesky, Threads, and Mastodon remain operational. Many users are reportedly exploring these alternative platforms during X’s downtime.
At the time of reporting, X has not yet released an official statement regarding the outages or provided an estimated time for service restoration. The situation continues to develop, and users are advised to stay tuned for updates.
