Turbulent Past of X: A Deep Dive Into The Platform’s History Of Attacks And Controversies- wna24

Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has been a hub for real-time information and discussions since its inception in 2006. However, the platform has also faced numerous challenges, including cyberattacks, controversies, and outages. On Monday, the social media platform suffered multiple outages, leaving the users frustrated. After the one after the other outages in a single day, Tesla CEO Elon Musk claimed that X was hit by a “massive cyberattack”, leading the social media platform’s downtime repeatedly. Millions of users worldwide reported log-in issues, failed page loads, and error messages, with many unable to access posts or refresh their feeds. 

As X users across the world kept grappling with the issue, we will delve into the previous attacks on X and examine the platform’s history of controversies.

In its early days, X struggled with spam and phishing attacks. In 2007, the platform faced a massive phishing attack, where hackers sent out fake tweets to trick users into revealing their login credentials. X responded quickly, implementing additional security measures, such as CAPTCHAs, to prevent similar attacks in the future.

As X grew in popularity, it became a prime target for cyberattacks. In 2010, the platform suffered a massive Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, which left the site inaccessible for several hours. The attack was attributed to a group of hackers who were protesting the platform’s suspension of accounts associated with the Iranian government. In 2013, X suffered a password breach, where hackers gained access to over 250,000 user accounts. The platform responded by resetting passwords and implementing additional security measures.

Here are some notable incidents:

In recent years, X has faced numerous controversies, including outages, algorithm changes, and debates over free speech. In 2020, the platform suffered a series of outages, which left users unable to access the site. The outages were attributed to technical issues, but they sparked widespread criticism and frustration among users. X has also faced criticism over its algorithm changes, which some users argue prioritise content from popular accounts over smaller ones. The platform has also been at the center of debates over free speech, with some users arguing that X’s moderation policies are too restrictive.

Over the years, X has been at the centre of numerous controversies and incidents. Here are 10 particular mentions: