A scheduled live dialogue on X featuring Elon Musk and ex-President Donald Trump encountered considerable technical difficulties, resulting in a delay exceeding 40 minutes and affecting users globally.
The discourse encompassed a range of subjects, including immigration, inflation, and contemporary political occurrences, but was often unavailable to viewers as Mr. Musk initially blamed it on a so-called “massive DDoS assault on X.”
Nevertheless, cybersecurity professionals have expressed skepticism regarding the notion that a DDoS attack led to the disruptions. Anthony Lim, the Director of the Centre for Strategic Cyberspace and International Studies, indicated that a sudden surge in user activity might have overwhelmed the infrastructure rather than an intentional attack.
In spite of the technical setbacks, both speakers succeeded in having an extensive conversation addressing vital concerns such as national security, education, and the forthcoming presidential election, with Vice President Kamala Harris positioned as a notable Democratic contender in the background.
The X team is presently probing into the occurrence to identify the underlying cause of the issue and is dedicated to securing the dependability of its platform for subsequent live broadcasts.
An X representative stated, “We regret any troubles our users faced and are diligently striving to enhance our system to manage heightened traffic during significant occasions.”
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