The infamous hacking group, DonRoad Team, has announced its intentions to execute a series of cyberattacks on websites linked to Elon Musk throughout April.
What Happened
The DonRoad Team, previously known for their cyberattacks on websites related to Donald Trump, such as The Trump Organization, has now set its sights on Elon Musk. The group has in the past disrupted operations of Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, raising questions about the security of Musk’s digital infrastructure.
Planned Cyberattacks
The hackers announced their plans on the messaging platform Telegram, stating:
In the next few hours, we will be suspending all websites affiliated with Elon Musk companies for a full month.
Previous Attacks
In a February cyberattack, hackers altered the website of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—overseen by Musk—to mock him and his team. The site temporarily displayed the message:
This is a joke of a .gov site
THESE ‘EXPERTS’ LEFT THEIR DATABASE OPEN
Cybersecurity Concerns
Oded Vanunu, Chief Technologist for WEB 3.0, underscored the importance of robust cybersecurity defenses, particularly against DDoS attacks. Despite the threats, no outages were reported on Musk’s major websites at the time of the report.
For businesses and organizations, this reinforces the need for stronger cyber security defenses, especially against DDoS attacks, which can cripple online services
Why It Matters
This threat comes on the heels of a massive data breach at Musk’s social media platform, X, which exposed over 200 million users’ email IDs. The breach was termed as “the largest social media breach ever.” The declaration also comes in the wake of a series of attacks on Musk’s social media platform X in March, which included a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack leading to significant outages.
Key Takeaways
- The DonRoad Team has announced plans to execute a series of cyberattacks on websites linked to Elon Musk throughout April
- The group has previously disrupted operations of Tesla Inc. and SpaceX
- Robust cybersecurity defenses are essential to prevent DDoS attacks and protect online services
- The threat comes after a massive data breach at Musk’s social media platform X and a series of attacks in March