Users Across Pakistan and Beyond Report Disruptions
If you’re experiencing issues with Twitter/X, you’re not alone. The platform is facing widespread disruptions in Pakistan and several other countries. Downdetector recorded a spike in outage reports around 1:45 PM Pakistan time, confirming the issue. ProPakistani and other users have also reported difficulties accessing the platform.
Elon Musk Blames “Massive Cyberattacks” for Outage
The outage follows Elon Musk’s claims of “massive cyberattacks” against X (formerly Twitter).
✔ Musk’s Statement: He revealed that while X faces daily attacks, this particular incident involved “significant resources”, suggesting the involvement of a large organized group or a nation-state.
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✔ Attack Tracing Efforts: Musk later stated on Fox Business that the attack appeared to involve IP addresses from the Ukraine region, though he did not provide further details.
✔ Cybersecurity Experts’ Response: Security researchers, including Kevin Beaumont, pointed out that the attack involved global IP addresses, not just those from Ukraine, making it unclear who was responsible.
No Timeline for Service Restoration
At this point, there is no official confirmation on when Twitter/X services will be fully restored. Users may need to wait for updates from X or Elon Musk regarding the platform’s status.
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