The lines between state-sponsored cyber warfare, criminal hacking operations, and hacktivism are becoming increasingly blurred. Government-backed cyber actors and organized cybercriminals frequently use hacktivist narratives to mask their true objectives.
X Previously Targeted by Hackers
X has faced similar disruptions in the past. One of the most notable incidents involved Anonymous Sudan, a threat group accused of launching a disruptive DDoS attack on the platform. Several of its members were later charged in the U.S. for offering DDoS-for-hire services.
As investigations into the latest attack continue, cybersecurity experts warn that such incidents highlight the persistent vulnerabilities in major online platforms and the evolving tactics of cyber threat groups.
